Fritz Stern Professions : Historian Born : February 2, 1926 Died : May 18, 2016 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Fritz Stern [T]he historian must serve two masters, the past and the present. Fritz Stern two history past Life and study have persuaded me of the openness of history. There is no inevitability in history. Thinking about what might have happened, what could have happened, is a necessary element in trying to understand what did happen. And if, as I believe, individual acts of decency and courage make a difference, then they need to be recorded and remembered. Fritz Stern differences believe thinking Similar Authors Abram L. Sachar historian Bryan Ward-Perkins historian Bruce Catton historian Bruce Bartlett historian Brian Crozier historian Allan Nevins historian All Authors
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