"If you think Abraham Lincoln became famous for inventing the town car, it is time to spend a few hours on history"
- Bo Bennett
About this Quote
This quote by Bo Bennett is a reminder to take the time to find out about history. Abraham Lincoln is not popular for inventing the town automobile, but rather for his function in the American Civil War and his efforts to eliminate slavery. This quote is a suggestion that it is important to put in the time to learn more about history and individuals who have shaped it. It is easy to get caught up in today and ignore the past, however it is very important to keep in mind that the past has actually formed the present and the future. Putting in the time to learn about history can assist us to better understand the world we reside in and individuals who have actually shaped it.
This quote is written / told by Bo Bennett somewhere between February 16, 1972 and today. He was a famous Businessman from USA.
The author also have 54 other quotes.
"A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect"
"We have our own history, our own language, our own culture. But our destiny is also tied up with the destinies of other people - history has made us all South Africans"
"It is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins. To make a people great it is necessary to send them to battle even if you have to kick them in the pants. That is what I shall do"
