“Truth is the only merit that gives dignity and worth to history.”
Source: The History of Freedom: Great Event
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Famous Lord Acton Quotes
“Advice to Persons About to Write History - Don't.”
Source: Historical Essays and Studies: Great Event
Source: Lectures on Modern History: Great Event
“History provides neither compensation for suffering nor penalties for wrong.”
“History, to be above evasion or dispute, must stand on documents, not on opinions.”
Source: Lectures on Modern History: Great Event
“To develop and perfect and arm conscience is the great achievement of history.”