In individuals as in nations, contentment is silent, which … - Barbara W. Tuchman

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In individuals as in nations, contentment is silent, which tends to unbalance the historical record.

Barbara W. Tuchman

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Barbara Wertheim Tuchman (January 30, 1912 – February 6, 1989) was an award-winning American historian and author.

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