It is unprecedented for the men who made a revolution to remain in power after it is over. Yet one still finds revolutionaries: that proves how badly history is taught. | |
— André Maurois | |
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Poor Students Of History
November 26, 2013 by kmabarrett
Posted in History, Politics, Quotes | Tagged André Maurois, On History, On Politics, On Revolutions, Quotes | 2 Comments
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Words to ponder, for sure! Great quote.
Thanks, MMP! 🙂