“The best portraits are perhaps those in which there is a slight mixture of caricature; and we are not certain that the best histories are not those in which a little of the exaggeration of fictitious narrative is judiciously employed. Something is lost in accuracy; but much is gained in effect. The fainter lines are neglected; but the great characteristic features are imprinted on the mind forever.”
Quote by Thomas B. Macaulay
Work
Machiavelli : the Founder of the Political
Machiavelli's seminal work, 'The Prince,' offers a critical analysis of the nature of power and the methods of statecraft. This book delves into Machiavelli's contributions to political thought, examining his ideas on leadership, governance, and the relationship between politics and morality. more
Author
Thomas B. Macaulay
Thomas B. Macaulay, born on October 25, 1800, in Ireland, and died on December 28, 1859, in the United Kingdom, was a prominent political figure in the Victorian era. He served as the Secretary at War, playing a significant role in the British government. more
You May Also Like
“History is the story of events, with praise or blame.”
Source: Magnalia Christi Americana, books I and II
Source: Allan Nevins on history
“It is with nations as it is with individuals. A book of history is a book of sermons.”
Source: The Arthur Conan Doyle Early Novels MEGAPACK®: 15 Classic Novels
“The lesson of history is rarely learned by the actors themselves.”
Source: The works of James Abram Garfield. Volume 2
“[History is] that terrible mill in which sawdust rejoins sawdust.”
Source: Taken Care Of: An Autobiography