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A quote from the historian, Sima Qian (145-90 BCE), about the importance of competent generals and ministers.

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#history #quotes
December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A quote from Confucius (c. 551-479 BCE) about ritual and control.

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December 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A quote from Strabo (c. 64 BCE- 24 CE) about great undertakings.

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#quotes #history
November 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A quote from Thucydides (c. 460-400 BCE) about democratic hostility to absolute power.

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#quotes #history
November 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This painting by Kristian Zahrtmann (1843 – 1917) features the famous philosopher Socrates (on the left) and one of his more infamous pupils, Alcibiades (on the right). For more about the #art and the #history that inspired it, see our article here: thehistorianshut.com/2025/11/26/s...
November 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
A quote from Syrian-Roman writer, Lucian of Samosata (c. 120-180+), about the single task of the historian.

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#history #quotes
November 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
A quote from Christine de Pizan (c. 1364-1430) about important topics and heated discussions.

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November 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A quote from Anna Komnene (c. 1083-1153) about varied paths to victory.

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#history #quotes
November 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The Fall Of Charlemagne’s Uncle, Grifo

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#history
November 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A saying from Emperor Romanos I (r. 919-944) about the brevity of life and the erosion of time.

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#history #quotes
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
A quote from Lao Tzu (6th-5th century BCE) about the wide net of Heaven.

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#quotes #history #LaoTzu
November 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A quote from the Spartan general, Brasidas (d. 422 BCE), about the potential of anyone to resist assailants.

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#history #quotes
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A quote from the monk and historian, Bede (c. 673-735), about withstanding obstacles and hindrances to finish what you start.

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#history #quotes #medieval
November 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A quote from the Buddhist Dhammapada about noble diligence.

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November 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A quote from Reginald Scot (c. 1537-1599) against his era's belief in witches.

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#history #quotes #magic
November 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This painting by Nils Andersson (1817 – 1865) depicts the Norse deities, Freyja and Heimdall, and alludes to their shared myth featuring the Necklace/Ring of the Brisings, known as the Brisingamen. For more info on the #art & #myth, read our article here: thehistorianshut.com/2025/11/19/h...
November 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM
A quote from the Roman historian, Tacitus (c. 56/57-117+), about the foremost duty of a historian.

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#history #quotes #Romans
November 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A quote from King Cleomenes III of Sparta (r. 235-222 BCE) about persevering through difficulty, hardship, and criticism.

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#history #quotes
November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A quote from the ancient philosopher, Mencius (4th century BCE), about the ways of a true ruler.

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#history #quotes
November 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A quote from the Roman historian, Tacitus (c. 56-117+), about the danger that tyrants pose to the virtues of restraint and integrity.

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#history #quotes
November 18, 2025 at 1:12 AM
A quote from Xenophon (c. 420-350 BCE) against infighting and anarchy.

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November 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
A quote from Edgar Allan Poe (c. 1809-1849) about his passion for poetry.

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#history #quotes #poetry
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A quote from the ancient philosopher, Confucius (c. 551-479 BCE), about the importance of honesty in life.

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#history #quotes
November 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A quote attributed to Alexander the Great (c. 356-323 BCE) about the price and rewards of glory.

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#history #quotes
November 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
10 Underhanded Ways The Spanish Franco Regime Aided Hitler And The Axis Powers in WWII

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#history
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM