The history of the world is none other than the progress of the consciousness of freedom.

(History) The progress of the consciousness of freedom

World history is a court of judgment.

Governments have never learned anything from history, or acted on principles deducted from it.

The first glance at History convinces us that the actions of men proceed from their needs, their passions, their characters and talents; and impresses us with the belief that such needs, passions and interests are the sole spring of actions

The history of the world is the world's court of justice.