Top 10 most inspiring quotes by David McCullough
- Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love.
- History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.
- Nothing ever invented provides such sustenance, such infinite reward for time spent, as a good book.
- If you get down about the state of American culture, just remember there are still more public libraries in this country than there are McDonalds.
- When a friend of Abigail and John Adams was killed at Bunker Hill, Abigail’s response was to write a letter to her husband and include these words, “My bursting heart must find vent at my pen.
- The longer I live, the more I read, the more patiently I think and the more anxiously I inquire, the less I seem to know…do justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly. This is enough.
- How can we know who we are and where we are going if we don’t know anything about where we have come from and what we have been through, the courage shown, the costs paid, to be where we are?
- It was a day and age that saw no reason why one could not learn whatever was required – learn vitally anything – by the close study of books.
- Curiosity is what separates us from the cabbages. It’s accelerative. The more we know, the more we want to know.
- We learn much by tribulation, and by adversity our hearts are made better.
David McCullough is a renowned American historian and author born on July 7, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is celebrated for his captivating narrative style and his ability to bring history to life for a wide readership.
McCullough graduated from Yale University and later pursued his passion for writing and history. Over the years, he has authored several critically acclaimed books, many of which have received prestigious awards. His biographies of historical figures, such as John Adams and Harry S. Truman, have earned him two Pulitzer Prizes for Biography or Autobiography.
One of McCullough’s signature traits as a historian is his meticulous research and dedication to accuracy. He often delves into personal letters, diaries, and primary sources to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the past.
In addition to his books, McCullough has lent his voice and expertise to documentaries, further expanding his influence on how history is presented and understood by the public.
David McCullough’s contributions to historical literature have solidified his place as one of America’s most respected historians, making the past come alive for generations of readers and viewers. His dedication to storytelling and historical accuracy continues to inspire and educate audiences worldwide.
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