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Past Quotes - Page 61

I am convinced that the stratigraphic method will in the future enable archaeology to throw far more light on the history of American culture than it has done in the past.

Edward Sapir, David Goodman Mandelbaum (1985). “Selected Writings of Edward Sapir in Language, Culture and Personality”, p.398, Univ of California Press

It is time Britain put its trust back into the Labour Party. I believe I am the candidate that can make this happen precisely because I am not associated with the past.

"Interview: Diane Abbott, Candidate for British Labour Party Leader". Interview with Kim Pearson, www.blogher.com.

If you have to invoke a distant past to justify a present grievance, the case for the grievance is already undermined.

David Horowitz (2000). “Hating Whitey: And Other Progressive Causes”, Spence Pub

Quarrel not at all. No man resolved to make the most of himself can spare time for personal contention.

Abraham Lincoln, Bob Blaisdell (2005). “The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: A Book of Quotations”, p.7, Courier Corporation

I'll tell you all my secrets but I lie about my past.

Song: Tango 'til They're Sore, Album: Rain Dogs