"Human blunders usually do more to shape history than human wickedness." — A. J. P. Taylor

The crusade against Communism was even more imaginary than the specter of Communism.

A master of improvised speech and improvised policies.

A racing tipster who only reached Hitler's level of accuracy would not do well for his clients.

Like most of those who study history, he (Napoleon III) learned from the mistakes of the past how to make new ones.