“To history has been assigned the office of judging the past, of instructing the present for the benefit of future ages. To such high offices this work does not aspire. It wants only to show what actually [essentially?] happened (wie es eigentlich gewesen).” WantDoeHas BeensShowsAgePastHappenedJudgingOfficeBenefitsAspire Author:Leopold von Ranke
“All ages are equidistant from eternity, and just as immediately accessible to God's presence.” AgeEternityGod's Presence Author:Leopold von Ranke
