“Nothing fundamental separates the course of human history from the course of physical history.”
Edward O. Wilson (1929) American biologist
Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge (1998)
“Blest is that nation whose silent course of happiness furnishes nothing for history to say.”
Letter to Count Diodati (29 March 1807)
1800s, Second Presidential Administration (1805-1809)
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Context: I could see many of the younger Counsellors start back in manifest horror, as the Sphere's circular section widened before them. But on a sign from the presiding Circle — who shewed not the slightest alarm or surprise — six Isosceles of a low type from six different quarters rushed upon the Sphere. "We have him," they cried; "No; yes; we have him still! he's going! he's gone!" "My Lords," said the President to the Junior Circles of the Council, "there is not the slightest need for surprise; the secret archives, to which I alone have access, tell me that a similar occurrence happened on the last two millennial commencements. You will, of course, say nothing of these trifles outside the Cabinet."