Joan Lowery NixonDates are convenient hooks on which we can hang our memories of events. But history is all about people - people like you and me who did things to change the world.
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This is one of the most popular quotes to use on dates. People are often hesitant to tell their future partners that they are interested in history because it can be seen as being boring. However, this quote is a reminder that the reason people are interested in history is because they want to remember the past and understand how things were done before.
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