He never labored so hard to learn a language as he · Henry Adams

History is a tangled skein that one may take up at

He never labored so hard to learn a language as he did to hold his tongue and it affected him for life. The habit of reticence—of talking without meaning—is never effaced.

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Henry Adams

1872-06-06 — 1936-03-04 · Lawrence

Henry Adams was an American historian, journalist, professor, and novelist. Descended from a prominent American family, Adams dedicated himself to analyzing the history and culture of the United States, especially the period of its founding. His work is known for its critical insight and its exploration of the forces that shape society.