1. History is idle gossip about a happening whose truth is lost the instant it has taken place.
Julian
2. Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.
Screening History
3. Ideally, of course, a relationship is best, but then how many people are capable of deep feeling? Practically none.
The City and the Pillar
4. It is infinitely harder to ask questions in such a way that the audience is led not to the answers (the province of the demagogue) but to new perceptions.
The Best Man