Nothing is inevitable until it happens.

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No war is inevitable until it breaks out.

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A master of improvised speech and improvised policies.

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Human blunders usually do more to shape history than human wickedness.

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The greatest problem about old age is the fear that it may go on too long.

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The crusade against Communism was even more imaginary than the specter of Communism.

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No matter what political reasons are given for war, the underlying reason is always economic.

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A racing tipster who only reached Hitler's level of accuracy would not do well for his clients.

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There is nothing more agreeable in life than to make peace with the Establishment - and nothing more corrupting.

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Like most of those who study history, he (Napoleon III) learned from the mistakes of the past how to make new ones.

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