Historical Quotes

Historical Quotes

First on our list of notable quotables with not so notable quotes is lovable old Josef Stalin.

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Another in a series of lesser-known quotes from historical figures. This time, it's famed Chinese strategist, Sun Tzu, author of "The Art Of War."

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Number three in a series of lesser-known quotes from historical figures.

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Number four in my series of lesser-known quotations by figures of historical importance. Can you feel the history coming alive?

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Another one in a series of overlooked quotes from famous people in history. In this case, Abraham Lincoln, our nation's most "what the hell have you been drinkin"est president.

History tip: Mercury. He was drinking mercury.

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Another in my series exploring lesser-known quotations from famous historical figures. The Nix.

Trickolas Dickolas.

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Number 7 in a series reviewing lesser-known quotes from the greats of history. The great leader, and fierce warrior, Shaka.

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Those ancient monarchs have so many recognizable quotes, but also many that aren't so famous. #8 in the series.

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History comes alive through less-well-known quotes from legendary figures from the past. #9 in a series.

Famed US Civil War general Robert "Bobert" E. Lee.

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Number ten in a series of lesser-known quotations from historical figures. This one is from founder of the Achaemenid Empire, Cyrus the Great.

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Number eleven in my collection of lesser-known quotes from historical figures. The poet Maya Angelou, also known by her nickname "Hot Pants."

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Number twelve in a series on not-so-well-known historical quotes. Napoleon Bonaparte with his riposte to one of his commanders, shortly before the Battle of Waterloo.

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Lucky number 13 in my series of lesser-known quotes from historical persons. Tsar Nicholas, renowned for his charm and obliviousness to communism, spouted this quip to a diner at a banquet in St. Petersburg shortly before being deposed.

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#14 in my ongoing series of lesser-known quotes from historical figures. The Mahatma was known for his wisdom, and also for his awful paneer-based farts.

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Ok, I had a case of the Mondays when I made this one. It's always best to buy in bulk.
This is #15 in a series of lesser-known quotes from historical figures.

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In the spirit of Election Day, 2014, here's a spirited quote from Grover Cleveland, the only president to be elected twice on non-consecutive occasions, about his rival, Benjamin Harrison, shortly before winning his second term.

After that point, Benjamin Harrison got weekly telegrams, asking him "how it feels to be the meat in a Grover Cleveland sandwich."

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Here's another Election Day quote, this time from Walter "If It Fits, It Fritz" Mondale, during the heat of the 1980 campaign against Ronald Reagan.

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Ronald Reagan's campaign trail in 1980 led to a lot of notable quotables, but this one often gets overlooked by the history books.

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Another in a series of Election Day themed lesser-known quotes from historical figures. This time, presidental candidate John C. Fremont, well known for keeping a dildo in his coat pocket.

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Super Tuesday! Election Day 2014 in these United States. So, have a quote from President Benjamin "Ben Jammit In" Harrison, about his rival, Grover Cleveland.

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Another in a series of Election Day themed lesser-known quotes from historical figures. This one's from The Old Public Functionary.

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Remember, remember the fifth of November...