Too many historical writers are the votaries of cults, which, by definition are dedicated to whitewashing warts and hanging halos. (Thomas A. Bailey)

Too many historical writers are the votaries of cults, which, by definition are dedicated to whitewashing warts and hanging halos.

Thomas A. Bailey

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