Quote by Doug Larson

The reason people blame things on the previous generations is that there's only one other choice.

The reason people blame things on the previous generations i

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This quote suggests that people tend to blame the previous generations for certain issues or problems because they see it as the only alternative. Implicitly, it implies that individuals cannot blame the future generations or any other external factors beyond the past and present. The quote points to a tendency to hold the previous generations accountable for the consequences or challenges faced in the current times as they have a significant influence on shaping the world. It highlights the limited choices available when seeking to assign responsibility or find explanations for certain outcomes.

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