Quote by Mark Twain

It is not worthwhile to try to keep history from repeating itself, for man's character will always make the preventing of the repetitions impossible

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Summary

This quote suggests that attempting to prevent history from repeating itself is essentially futile. The reason being that human nature or character inherently includes the tendencies that lead to repetitive historical patterns. Therefore, it is implied that no matter how hard one may try, history is bound to repeat itself due to the consistent behavior and traits of individuals. The quote reflects a certain level of skepticism towards the idea of progress and emphasizes the enduring nature of human behavior.

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