Lucien Febvre quotes

A mere collector of supposed facts is as useful as a collector of matchboxes. (Lucien Febvre)
History is the daughter of time. View quote
Lucien Febvre
If History teaches any lesson at all, it is that there are no historical lessons. View quote
Lucien Febvre
What better preparation for a history which seeks to bring societies to life and to understand that life than to have really lived, commanded men, suffered with them and shared their joys. View quote
Lucien Febvre
It is never a waste of time to study the history of a word. View quote
Lucien Febvre

Lucien Febvre

Lucien Febvre - Image
Occupation: Historian
Born: July 22, 1878
Died: September 11, 1956
Quotes count: 5

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