“The study of history is a powerful antidote to contemporary arrogance.”

Also getting older helps.

(-; I like it, it could be :-)

...however, you can lead a horse to water....some enjoy their lofty position ...

Good comment, Waffler.

There lies our problem; very few study history especially those who need too. And when they do most take no heed the lessons they read. The decline of American imperialism is just one example.

A better antidote to ignorance.

As a history major, I couldn't agree more.