Quote by Hannah Arendt

It is in the very nature of things human that every act that has once made its appearance and has been recorded in the history of mankind stays with mankind as a potentiality long after its actuality has become a thing of the past.

It is in the very nature of things human that every act that

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This quote suggests that every human action, once recorded in history, continues to have a lasting impact on humanity even after it has occurred and is no longer in the present. It implies that the potential consequences and influence of these actions remain significant, shaping the future regardless of their current state. Therefore, this quote highlights the enduring power and influence of past events in molding the trajectory of human existence.

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