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The best history is but like the art of Rembrandt it casts a vivid light on certain selected causes, on those which were
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"The best history is but like the art of Rembrandt; it casts a vivid light on certain selected causes, on those which were best and greatest; it leaves all the rest in shadow and unseen"

- Walter Bagehot

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Walter Bagehot between February 3, 1826 and March 24, 1877. He/she was a famous Author from England. The author also have 38 other quotes.

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