“In the preface to his great History of Europe, H. A. L. Fisher wrote: "Men wiser than and more learned than I have discerned in history a plot, a rhythm, a predetermined pattern. These harmonies are concealed from me. I can see only one emergency following upon another as wave follows upon wave ..." It seems to me that the same is true of the much older [geological stratigraphical] history of Europe.” MenI CanWisdomSeemsScienceEuropeHarmonyWavePatternsFollowingRhythmPlotWiserEmergenciesConcealedGeologyPredeterminedGreat History Author:D. V. Ager
“As the Wheel of Time turns, places wear many names. Men wear many names, many faces. Different faces, but always the same man. Yet no one knows the Great Pattern the Wheel weaves, or even the Pattern of an Age. We can only watch, and study, and hope.” KnowsMenDifferentAgeFacesTurnsNamesWatchesStudyPatternsWheelsWheel Of TimeMany FacesDifferent Faces Book:The Eye of the World: Book One of 'The Wheel of Time' Source: The Eye of the World: Book One of 'The Wheel of Time'
“Be a pattern to others, and then all will go well; for as a whole city is affected by the licentious passions and vices of great men, so it is likewise reformed by their moderation.” MenWellsWholePassionCitiesInfluencePatternsVicesGreat MenAffectedModeration Author:Thomas Carlyle