Quote by Siddhartha Mukherjee

History repeats, but science reverberates.

History repeats, but science reverberates.

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting nature of history and science. While history tends to repeat itself, with patterns and events resurfacing across time, science echoes and reverberates forward, constantly evolving and building upon previous knowledge. It suggests that while history may provide lessons and cautionary tales, science offers innovative advancements and forward progress, reshaping our understanding of the world and shaping the future.

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