The past is not a story with a moral; it is a vast, contradi... - Fernand Braudel

"The past is not a story with a moral; it is a vast, contradictory, enduring puzzle."

Fernand Braudel Truth

Historian French 1902–1985

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"History is a set of lies agreed upon."

"The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there."

"Geography is destiny."

"Civilizations are mortal like men."

"Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!"

"You must always be honest with the people you love."

"Truth always comes out in the end."

"Honesty is always the best policy."