On the day when man told the story of his life to man, history was born.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
A man acquainted with history may, in some respect, be said to have lived from the beginning of the world, and to have been making continual additions to his stock of knowledge in every century.
Throughout history, story telling was at the very beginning of life.
Most people's historical perspective begins with the day of their birth.
So often, we don't realize that the very moments in which we live become our history, our story.
Man is remembered by his deeds.
History is a cyclic poem written by time upon the memories of man.
That's all a man can hope for during his lifetime - to set an example - and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history.
It's possible to be satisfied with a day's work or a cake, but a life... what is a life but a history of events badly remembered?
Like the philosopher, the author views his task as one of establishing a clear connection between life and history, and of making the past bear fruit for the present and future.
I feel like history is about going and discovering the great human stories that just are every bit as relevant as anything that's going on today.
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