Events in the past may be roughly divided into those which probably never happened and those which do not matter. This is what makes the trade of historian so attractive. (William Ralph Inge)

Events in the past may be roughly divided into those which probably never happened and those which do not matter. This is what makes the trade of historian so attractive.

William Ralph Inge

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