From Washington’s journal while preparing to cross the Delaware River for the surprise attack on Trenton. It reflects his calm and determination despite freezing, dangerous conditions. #AmericanRevolution #RevolutionaryWar #HistoryQuotes

"Unlimited freedom of the press would very soon establish anarchy in a country where all the elements for such a condition are present." - Napoleon Bonaparte, 1802
#Napoleon#PressFreedom#HistoryQuotes#Politics#Democracy

“The monsoon winds did not carry conquerors.
They carried community.”

Let that settle in.

#TheTimelessGriot #Storytelling #HistoryQuotes

Abraham Lincoln on the hypocrisy of Southern Christians supporting slavery. #quotes #history #abrahamlincoln #historyquotes #race #racism

'History is not predictive; it is a never-ending story full of surprises and human folly' - Barbara Tuchman

#HistoryQuotes #HistoriansLife #HistoryNerd #HumanFolly #CuriousAboutHistory #HistoryLovers

"A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong." - Tecumseh (1768-1813)

Shawnee leader who traveled thousands of miles uniting Native tribes against American expansion. His message of collective strength remains powerful today.

#HistoryQuotes #Quote #Tecumseh #NativeAmerican #Wisdom