But history is neither watchmaking nor cabinet construction. It is an endeavor toward better understanding.

The good historian is like the giant of the fairy tale. He knows that wherever he catches the scent of human flesh, there his quarry lies.

The historian is, by definition, absolutely incapable of observing the facts which he examines.

The nature of our intelligence is such that it is stimulated far less by the will to know than by the will to understand.

Thenceforth they thought that, rationally concluded, doubt could become an instrument of knowledge.

The very names we use to describe ancient ideas or vanished forms of social organization would be quite meaningless if we had not known living men.

There are thousands of other women to choose from. You understand me? And this court runs on ambition alone.

Kids need a happy household. They need to be loved and supported in their dreams. And I don't think you can make your kids' dreams your own. They need you to support them in their dreams.

How marriage ruins a man! It is as demoralizing as cigarettes, and far more expensive.

Beauty is being the best possible version of yourself, inside and out.

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time".You have more potential than you believe you do.Don't cry because its over, smile because it happened.

Never allow anyone else to define your success.

We all come from different levels, and I think every human has their own relationship to violence, athletic violence and fighting.

What I do and who I am are two different things. And they always will be.

I'm always inspired by the hidden treasures, unique personalities and New York's overall charm.

When you win your first Grammy, it's true, you really want to thank all the little people.