Adam Hochschild Quotes

Adam Hochschild is an American writer and journalist. He is known for his works of non-fiction, which often explore historical events and social justice issues. Hochschild's books, including "King Leopold's Ghost" and "To End All Wars," have received critical acclaim for their thorough research and compelling storytelling. His writings shed light on important moments in history.

Someday, I have no doubt, the dead from today's wars will be seen with a similar sense of sorrow at needless loss and folly as those millions of men who lie in the cemeteries of France and Belgium - and tens of millions of Americans will feel a similar revulsion for the politicians and generals who were so spendthrift with others' lives.

Adam Hochschild , Writer

As the First World War made painfully clear, when politicians and generals lead nations into war, they almost invariably assume swift victory, and have a remarkably enduring tendency not to foresee problems that, in hindsight, seem obvious.

Adam Hochschild , Writer

The first World War in so many ways shaped the 20th century and really remade our world for the worse.

Adam Hochschild , Writer

I think that, in almost all human beings, there is buried a profound tribal instinct that makes us very susceptible to being aroused to patriotic fervour.

Adam Hochschild , Writer

For the better part of two centuries, outsiders have been offering explanations that range from racist to learned-sounding - the supposed inferiority of blacks, the heritage of slavery, overpopulation - for why Haiti remains the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

Adam Hochschild , Writer

I think the tradition of well-written history hasn't been squashed out of the academic world as much in Britain as it has in the United States.

Adam Hochschild , Writer
Work is hard. Distractions are plentiful. And time... -Adam Hochschild

Work is hard. Distractions are plentiful. And time is short.

Adam Hochschild , Writer
Newt Gingrich seldom misses a chance to note that ... -Adam Hochschild

Newt Gingrich seldom misses a chance to note that he is a historian.

Adam Hochschild , Writer

No international court can ever substitute for a working national justice system. Or for a society at peace.

Adam Hochschild , Writer

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