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"The study of history is a powerful antidote to contemporary arrogance."

by:	Paul Bede Johnson (1928-) English journalist, popular historian, speechwriter, and author
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Also getting older helps. -- Waffler, Smith
(-; I like it, it could be :-) -- Mike, Norwalk
-- jim k, Austin,Tx
...however, you can lead a horse to water....some enjoy their lofty position ... -- Abigail, Newport
Good comment, Waffler. -- jim k, Austin,Tx
There lies our problem; very few study history especially those who need too. And when they do most take no heed the lessons they read. The decline of American imperialism is just one example. -- RBESRQ
A better antidote to ignorance. -- dick, fort worth
As a history major, I couldn't agree more. -- Anonymous