Quote by Robert Kennedy

There are people in every time and every land who want to stop history in its tracks. They fear the future, mistrust the present, and invoke the security of a comfortable past which, in fact, never existed.

There are people in every time and every land who want to st

Summary

This quote suggests that there will always be individuals who resist progress and change. These people tend to cling to a nostalgic view of the past, seeking comfort and stability in familiarity. However, the quote highlights that this perception of a perfect past is often an illusion. It implies that those who resist the flow of history are driven by fear and mistrust of the unknown. By attempting to halt progress, they ultimately hinder the growth and development of society.

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Fact Which Mistrust

By Robert Kennedy

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