J. Christopher HeroldHistorians are lenient to those who succeed and stern to those who fail; in this, and this alone, they display strong political sense.
About This Quote
Successful people are often remembered for their accomplishments, but they are often overlooked by historians. This quote is an example of one historian’s view of successful people. The hope is that this will create a better society. Historians are also lenient to those who succeed and stern to those who fail; in this, and this alone, they display strong political sense.
Source: Bonaparte In Egypt
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