Albert Bushnell Hart
1854 - 1943
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Biography
Albert Bushnell Hart (1854–1943) was an American historian, writer, and educator known for his contributions to the field of history. He played a significant role in shaping history as an academic discipline in the United States, focusing on political and social aspects. Hart served as a professor at Harvard University for many years and authored numerous books and articles, making history accessible to a wider audience. His extensive research and writings have left a lasting impact on the study of history.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The act of getting rich consists not in getting good things for oneself but in providing other people with the goods they want.
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The task we must set for ourselves is not to feel secure, but to be able to tolerate insecurity.
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The faculty of human consciousness is just as undying as the force of nature. It is the faculty of consciousness that gives us our sense of distinctiveness.
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It is in encounters with the rich that I find most inspiration.
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The evolution of the spirit is the most profound reality of our existence.