Orson Scott CardHistory's got no bows on it, only frayed ends of ribbons and knots that can't be untied.
About This Quote
A most inspiring quote from Mark Twain, the most famous American writer of the 20th century. Much of his work was about the history of America. Although not all of his works were published during his lifetime, Twain left a great legacy of words and pictures that can be appreciated today. History is full of stories and moments that leave us with a picture in our mind.
We can see what happened and how it made us feel. But, we can also learn from those moments to make sure those memories do not happen again.
Source: Alvin Journeyman
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