61 Quotes by A. J. P. Taylor

A racing tipster who only reached Hitler's level of accuracy would not do well for his clients.

No matter what political reasons are given for war, the underlying reason is always economic.

The greatest problem about old age is the fear that it may go on too long.

The crusade against Communism was even more imaginary than the specter of Communism.

A master of improvised speech and improvised policies.

I was a narrative historian, believing more and more as I matured that the first function of the historian was to answer the child's question, "What happened next?

In my opinion we learn nothing from history except the infinite variety of men's behaviour. We study it, as we listen to music or read poetry, for pleasure, not for instruction

The God of Battles will throw the dice that decide...

There is nothing nicer than nodding off while reading. Going fast asleep and then being woken by the crash of the book on the floor, then saying to yourself, well it doesn't matter much. An admirable feeling.