#history

History shows us that other highly developed forms of civilization have collapsed. Who knows whether the same fate does not await our own? ↗

— Christian Lous Lange

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Humans have changed ecosystems more rapidly and extensively than in any comparable period of time in human history, largely to meet rapidly growing demands for food, fresh water, timber, fiber and fuel. This has resulted in a substantial and largely irreversible loss in the diversity of life on Earth. ↗

— Gary Larson

#changed #comparable #demands #diversity #earth

We are looking for targets that have a tremendous strategic fit for the company. The colleges must have complementary education programs, have an excellent reputation, long operating history and solid regulatory compliance. ↗

— John Larson

#company #complementary #compliance #education #education programs

I am now reading Cooper's Naval History which I find very interesting. ↗

— John D. Long

#cooper #find #history #i #i am

Dorothy is the only woman in history who has had her menopause in public and made it pay. ↗

— Alice Roosevelt Longworth

#had #her #history #made #menopause

I have seen how effective language attached to policies that are mainstream and delivered by people who are passionate and effective can change the course of history. ↗

— Frank Luntz

#change #course #delivered #effective #history

History is the only true teacher, the revolution the best school for the proletariat. ↗

— Rosa Luxemburg

#history #only #proletariat #revolution #school

Then I despair... I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been murderers and tyrants, and for a time they can seem invincible. But in the end they always fall. Think of it always. ↗

— Andre Malraux

#been #despair #end #fall #history

An Edwardian lady in full dress was a wonder to behold, and her preparations for viewing were awesome. ↗

— William Manchester

#awesome #behold #dress #edwardian #full

I want each and every West Virginian to have bragging rights. I want to stop playing defense and start playing offense. So, together, let us grab the reins of history. ↗

— Joe Manchin III

#defense #each #every #grab #history