“History is a succession of things that ought never to have happened, and the writing act is a kind of revenge against this.”

“The goal, I submit, is obvious: subjugating the world (which is barbarian, dangerous, envious and ungrateful) to US power for the sake of America's interests.”

“Even ivory towers need central heating.”

“History is a succession of things that ought never to have happened, and the writing act is a kind of revenge against this.”