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Stephen Ambrose Quotes

Winning the Revolutionary War, or the Civil War, or World War II were the turning points in our history, the sine qua non of our forward progress Picture Quote #1

Washington’s character was rock solid. He came to stand for the new nation and its republican virtues, which was why he became our first President by unanimous choice Picture Quote #1

As to the Indians, the guiding principle was, promise them anything just so long as they get out of the way Picture Quote #1

Andrew Johnson was a Southerner generally who proclaimed that his native state of Tennessee was a country for white men Picture Quote #1

World War II, the atomic bomb, the Cold War, made it hard for Americans to continue their optimism Picture Quote #1

Winning the Revolutionary War, or the Civil War, or World War II were the turning points in our history, the sine qua non of our forward progress Picture Quote #1

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Crazy Horse saw history as integrated in the present, incorporated into daily life Picture Quote #1

Eisenhower is my choice as the American of the 20th Century. Of all the men I’ve studied and written about, he is the brightest and the best Picture Quote #1

You don't hate history, you hate the way it was taught to you in high school Picture Quote #1

Dams have harmed our wildlife and made rivers less useful for recreation Picture Quote #1

History is everything that has ever happened Picture Quote #1

It would not be possible to praises nurses too highly Picture Quote #1

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My first book was the book that changed my life Picture Quote #1

Nixon regarded himself as having been cheated by life. He never got my vote Picture Quote #1

Reading your own material aloud forces you to listen Picture Quote #1

We know how to win wars. We must learn now to win peace Picture Quote #1

The more sophisticated we get, the more advanced our buildings and vehicles become, the more vulnerable we are Picture Quote #1

Friendships are different from all other relationships. Unlike acquaintanceship, friendship is based on love. Unlike lovers and married couples, it is free of jealousy. Unlike children and parents, it knows neither criticism nor resentment. Friendship has no status in law. Business partnerships are based on a contract. So is marriage. Parents are bound by law. But friendships are freely entered into, freely given, and freely exercised Picture Quote #1

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There are many rules of good writing, but the best way to find them is to be a good reader Picture Quote #1

My favorite book is the last one printed, which is always better than those that were published earlier Picture Quote #1

Jefferson owned slaves. He did not believe that all were created equal. He was a racist Picture Quote #1

In the 19th century, we devoted our best minds to exploring nature. In the 20th century, we devoted ourselves to controlling and harnessing it. In the 21st century, we must devote ourselves to restoring it Picture Quote #1

In 1945, there were more people killed, more buildings destroyed, more high explosives set off, more fires burning than before or since Picture Quote #1

Nothing is inevitable in life. People make choices, and those choices have results, and we all live with the results Picture Quote #1

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Eisenhower had the clearest blue eyes. He would fix them on you. In my every interview with him, he would lock his eyes on to mine and keep them there Picture Quote #1

Neighbors are far better acoustic analyzers for determining the quality of their life versus any acoustic instrument left unattended by an expert Picture Quote #1

Writing is not the easiest way to make a living. Your work long hours, usually all by yourself. It is not a way to make money Picture Quote #1

Trial by jury. Live wherever you can make a living. How could a government based on such principles fail? Picture Quote #1

I’m no politician. I’m an historian who has learned through a lifetime of studying that nothing in the world beats universal education Picture Quote #1

I was taught by professors who had done their schooling in the 1930s. Most of them were scornful of, even hated, big business Picture Quote #1

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Winning the Revolutionary War, or the Civil War, or World War II were the turning points in our history, the sine qua non of our forward progress. (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Washington’s character was rock solid. He came to stand for the new nation and its republican virtues, which was why he became our first President by unanimous choice. (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) As to the Indians, the guiding principle was, promise them anything just so long as they get out of the way (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Andrew Johnson was a Southerner generally who proclaimed that his native state of Tennessee was a country for white men (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) World War II, the atomic bomb, the Cold War, made it hard for Americans to continue their optimism (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Winning the Revolutionary War, or the Civil War, or World War II were the turning points in our history, the sine qua non of our forward progress (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Crazy Horse saw history as integrated in the present, incorporated into daily life (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Eisenhower is my choice as the American of the 20th Century. Of all the men I’ve studied and written about, he is the brightest and the best (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) You don't hate history, you hate the way it was taught to you in high school (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Dams have harmed our wildlife and made rivers less useful for recreation (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) History is everything that has ever happened (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) It would not be possible to praises nurses too highly (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) My first book was the book that changed my life (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Nixon regarded himself as having been cheated by life. He never got my vote (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Reading your own material aloud forces you to listen (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) We know how to win wars. We must learn now to win peace (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) The more sophisticated we get, the more advanced our buildings and vehicles become, the more vulnerable we are (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Friendships are different from all other relationships. Unlike acquaintanceship, friendship is based on love. Unlike lovers and married couples, it is free of jealousy. Unlike children and parents, it knows neither criticism nor resentment. Friendship has no status in law. Business partnerships are based on a contract. So is marriage. Parents are bound by law. But friendships are freely entered into, freely given, and freely exercised (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) There are many rules of good writing, but the best way to find them is to be a good reader (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) My favorite book is the last one printed, which is always better than those that were published earlier (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Jefferson owned slaves. He did not believe that all were created equal. He was a racist (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) In the 19th century, we devoted our best minds to exploring nature. In the 20th century, we devoted ourselves to controlling and harnessing it. In the 21st century, we must devote ourselves to restoring it (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) In 1945, there were more people killed, more buildings destroyed, more high explosives set off, more fires burning than before or since (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Nothing is inevitable in life. People make choices, and those choices have results, and we all live with the results (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Eisenhower had the clearest blue eyes. He would fix them on you. In my every interview with him, he would lock his eyes on to mine and keep them there (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Neighbors are far better acoustic analyzers for determining the quality of their life versus any acoustic instrument left unattended by an expert (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Writing is not the easiest way to make a living. Your work long hours, usually all by yourself. It is not a way to make money (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) Trial by jury. Live wherever you can make a living. How could a government based on such principles fail? (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) I’m no politician. I’m an historian who has learned through a lifetime of studying that nothing in the world beats universal education (Stephen Ambrose Quotes) I was taught by professors who had done their schooling in the 1930s. Most of them were scornful of, even hated, big business (Stephen Ambrose Quotes)

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