Sea/history

Famous quotes containing the words sea and/or history:

    “us burning plains,
    Bristled with cities, us the sea received.”
    —Matthew Arnold (1822–1888)

    “The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.”
    —Tacitus (c. 55–c. 120)