Quote by William Shakespeare

What is past is prologue.

What is past is prologue.

Summary

This quote suggests that the events and decisions of the past shape and lay the foundation for what is to come in the future. It implies that history repeats itself and that understanding the past is important in order to understand and anticipate future outcomes.

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