"The rebuilding of New Orleans is an important point in the history of the United States." ― Wynton Marsalis Topic(s): History More From Wynton Marsalis "I believed in studying just because I knew education was a privilege. It was the discipline of study, to get into the habit of doing something that you don’t want to do." "When did we begin to lose faith in our ability to effect change?" "Many a revolution started with the actions of a few. Only 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence. A few hanging together can lead a nation to change." More In History "I think it was my study of history that convinced me that the Democratic Party was more on the side of the average American."― George McGovern "If history and science have taught us anything, it is that passion and desire are not the same as truth."― E. O. Wilson "We peruse one ideal, that of bringing people together in peace, irrespective of race, religion and political convictions, for the benefit of mankind."― Juan Antonio Samaranch