” It is normal for politicians in all countries to profess themselves the pupils of history, anxious to draw the right lessons from her teaching. “
” We must admit that history is enjoyable to a large extent because it enables us to pass judgement on the past. “
” History provides no precise guidelines. “
” We should be wary of politicians who profess to follow history while only noticing those signposts of history that point in the direction which they themselves already favour. “
” Wisely used history can give pleasure and provide us with a useful tool, but we should not become its slaves. “
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