Too many activists have convinced themselves that they have a monopoly on truth. A little humility and a sense of history could move us all forward.

Quote by Jon Meacham

Topics: History Quotes, Humility Quotes, Religion Quotes, Truth Quotes

We are not being arrogant or complacent when we are said that our country, as...

We are not being arrogant or complacent when we are said that our country, as...

The life history of the individual is first and foremost an accommodation to the patterns...

The life history of the individual is first and foremost an accommodation to the patterns...

(Man's) history is a tale that is told, and his very monument becomes a ruin

(Man's) history is a tale that is told, and his very monument becomes a ruin

History, in general, only informs us of what bad government is.

History, in general, only informs us of what bad government is.

History shows that male homosexuality, which like prostitution flourishes with urbanization and soon becomes predictably...

History shows that male homosexuality, which like prostitution flourishes with urbanization and soon becomes predictably...

There is little for the great part of the history of the world except the...

There is little for the great part of the history of the world except the...

I go into my library and all history unrolls before me.

I go into my library and all history unrolls before me.

Our history sings of centuries Such varying songs it sings! It starts with winds, slow...

Our history sings of centuries Such varying songs it sings! It starts with winds, slow...

Which is more important in world history: The Taliban or the fall of the Soviet...

Which is more important in world history: The Taliban or the fall of the Soviet...

History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes...

History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes...

In their (women) quest for rights they have naturally placed emphasis on their wrongs rather...

In their (women) quest for rights they have naturally placed emphasis on their wrongs rather...

I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the...

History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the...

It is by no means improbable that some future textbook, for the use of generations...

It is by no means improbable that some future textbook, for the use of generations...

Curiosity can lead you to bigger and better things. Columbus found America by accident.

Curiosity can lead you to bigger and better things. Columbus found America by accident.

I'm covering the worst president in American history.

I'm covering the worst president in American history.

I think feminists are unaware of the tremendous extent of the role of women in...

I think feminists are unaware of the tremendous extent of the role of women in...

To correct a natural indifference I was placed half-way between misery and the sun. Misery...

To correct a natural indifference I was placed half-way between misery and the sun. Misery...

Ask not the name of him who asks you for a bed. It is especially...

Ask not the name of him who asks you for a bed. It is especially...

Early in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose...

Early in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose...

All men have need of the gods.

All men have need of the gods.

I wanted to write about the moment when your addictions no longer hide the truth...

I wanted to write about the moment when your addictions no longer hide the truth...