We should be wary of politicians who profess to follow history while only noticing those signposts of history that point in the direction which they themselves already favour.
From Douglas Hurd
Wisely used history can give pleasure and provide us with a useful tool; but we should not become its slaves.
The tragedy of 9/11 galvanised the American superpower into action, leaving us in Europe divided in its wake.
We, Britain and Germany, can neither of us be happy about our handling of the Iraq war.
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