History is but the unrolled scroll of prophecy.
Interpretation
History reveals the predictions of the past that have unfolded over time.
James A. Garfield suggests that history serves as a record of prophecies that have come to fruition. By examining historical events, we can see how past predictions and intentions have shaped the present, indicating that understanding history is crucial for interpreting our current reality and anticipating the future.
In practice
In a lecture on historical studies, one might say, 'As James A. Garfield once stated, history is but the unrolled scroll of prophecy, reminding us of the importance of learning from our past.'
Statistical science is indispensable to modern statesmanship. In legislation as in physical science it is beginning to be understood that we can control terrestrial forces only by obeying their laws. The legislator must formulate in his statutes not only the national will, but also those great laws of social life revealed by statistics.
I am trying to do two things: dare to be a radical and not a fool, which is a matter of no small difficulty.
Justice and goodwill will outlast passion.
Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness, and corruption.
If the power to do hard work is not a skill, it's the best possible substitute for it.
Next in importance to freedom and justice is popular education, without which neither freedom nor justice can be permanently maintained.
The essence of Buddhism is if you can, help others. If not, then at least refrain from hurting others.
There is a spiritual hunger in the world today - and it cannot be satisfied by better cars on longer credit terms.
Moreover he saw a skull floating on the surface of the water and he said unto it: Because you drowned others they drowned you; and those that drowned you will eventually be drowned.
People profess to have certain political positions, but their conservatism or liberalism is really the least interesting thing about them.
In the world of the celebrity, the hierarchy of publicity has replaced the hierarchy of descent and even of great wealth.
Despite the many iniquities that have found entrance into the practices of image-worship as it is in vogue now, I do not condemn it. Ay, where would I have been if I had not been blessed with the dust of the holy feet of that orthodox, image-worshipping Brahmin!
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