Barometer/history

Famous quotes containing the words barometer and/or history:

“The barometer that shows “variable” is an ironic indictment of God.”
—José Bergamín (1895–1983)

“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)