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George Bancroft was an American historian renowned for his in-depth research into early American history. His work, 'A History of the United States', had a profound impact on American historical education.

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All Government Common Life Ifs People Amusement Authority Character Civilization Depends Ennui Enough Exciting Fall Heavy Hours Interest Justice Men Mind

Famous George Bancroft Quotes

“If reason is a universal faculty, the decision of the common mind is the nearest criterion of truth.”

Ifs Mind Reason Truth Decision Common Universal Faculty Criteria

Author:George Bancroft

“If hours did not hang heavy, what would become of scandal?”

Ifs Hours Heavy Scandal

Book:Literary and historical miscellanies

Source: Literary and historical miscellanies

“Truth is not exciting enough to those who depend on the characters and lives of their neighbors for all their amusement; and if a story is told of more than common interest, ennui is sure to have its joy in adding embellishments. If hours did not hang heavy, what would become of scandal?”

Ifs Enough Character Stories Joy Interest Hours Common Depends Truth Is Exciting Heavy Neighbor Scandal Amusement Ennui Common Interests Embellishment

Book:Literary and historical miscellanies

Source: Literary and historical miscellanies