Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

George Bancroft Historian

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Oct 3, 1800
  • Died: Jan 17, 1891

George Bancroft was an American historian and statesman who was prominent in promoting secondary education both in his home state and at the national level. During his tenure as U.S. Secretary of the Navy, he established the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1845. He was a senior American diplomat in Europe. Among his best-known writings is the magisterial series, History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent.

Where the people possess no authority, their rights obtain no respect. respect

Dishonesty is so grasping it would deceive God himself, were it possible. God

By common consent gray hairs are a crown of glory the only object of respect that can never excite envy. respect

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 quotes from William Blake

32 quotes from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 other thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

6 other thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 quotes from Storm Jameson

2 quotes from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 more wisdom & wit from Victor Hugo

73 more wisdom & wit from Victor Hugo