Quotes about history Mistakes

Wont to unlearn from history, we aptly repeat even its most brazen mistakes. Votes: 1

History is prone to mistakes in identity, and facts are not always solid things. Votes: 1

We did it. Make no mistake: We have written history. Today there's a change of guards in Denmark. Votes: 1

There is nothing glorious about what our ancestors call history. It is simply a succession of mistakes, intolerances and violations. Votes: 1

Like most of those who study history, he (Napoleon III) learned from the mistakes of the past how to make new ones. Votes: 1

Through the history of rock n' roll, you see lots of bands making the mistake of putting on the tights when they get to arenas. Don't do that. Votes: 1

Perhaps it is because I'm a writer trained in history that I've always assumed I would make mistakes in my drafts. Historians know how faulty human memory can be. Votes: 1

The worst mistake of first contact, made throughout history by individuals on both sides of every new encounter, has been the unfortunate habit of making assumptions. It often proved fatal. Votes: 1

And yet, you do not throw out some of the great minds of the Church - and people in Church history - and say they have no credibility because they committed a sin or made a mistake. Votes: 1

The white man made the mistake of letting me read his history books. He made the mistake of teaching me that Patrick Henry was a patriot and George Washington - wasn't nothing non-violent about old Pat or George Washington. Votes: 1

I like historical pieces. History was my favorite subject in school, it was the only subject I excelled in. I love the idea of history and the idea that we may have the opportunity to learn from our past mistakes. Votes: 1

He was what I often think is a dangerous thing for a statesman to be - a student of history; and like most of those who study history, he learned from the mistakes of the past how to make new ones. Votes: 1

Lincoln made mistakes. Roosevelt made mistakes. Eisenhower made mistakes. The Battle of the Bulge was the biggest intelligence failure in American military history, much bigger than any in Vietnam or now. We didn't know that the Soviets were moving 400,000 or 500,000 troops. We missed it. Votes: 1

There were no strategic mistakes that could affect Russia's history and it further development. No, there were no such mistakes. Tactical errors were made in some less significant options, problems and so on. But, on the whole, Russia embarked on a correct path and it changed. Votes: 1

It is a fact that the Left routinely resists, then as now: Americans fought and died in Vietnam for freedom, just as they are doing in Iraq and Afghanistan today. Whatever mistakes generals and policymakers have made along the way cannot detract from that essential truth - which should be a part of any reliable history. Votes: 1

After spending 460 days as a hostage, I did emerge a fundamentally changed person. But I think, like everyone does as they grow older and probably wiser, I can look back at my earlier life - my history, my mistakes, the joy I felt as a young woman traveling the world - with some objectivity and even some humor. Votes: 1

History is just new people making old mistakes. Votes: 0

History teaches us the mistakes we are going to make. Votes: 0

German history is full of serious mistakes pertaining to premature personnel decisions. Votes: 0

If all human beings understood history, they might cease making the same stupid mistakes over and over. Votes: 0

We may pretend we are basically moral people who make mistakes, but the whole of history proves otherwise. Votes: 0

Any good history book is mainly just a long list of mistakes, complete with names and dates. It's very embarrassing. Votes: 0

History knows no scruples and no hesitation. Inert and unnering flows towards her goal. History knows herway. She makes no mistakes. Votes: 0

We may have made one of the biggest and most stupid collective mistakes in history by getting so worried about global warming. Votes: 0

We are going to make mistakes, but none of us can become an expert in family history work without first being a novice. Votes: 0

There is no nation in the history that has not experienced bloodshed and murdering. We all have committed the same mistakes in a different manner. Votes: 0

I have a great appreciation for our world's history. I learn from my own mistakes, I learn from the mistakes we've made as a human race. Votes: 0

I did not, I could not and I will never invite Obote, ... This is because Obote is someone who made a lot of mistakes in our history. Votes: 0

History informs us of past mistakes from which we can learn without repeating them. It also inspires us and gives confidence and hope bred of victories already won. Votes: 0