Quote by Lascelles Abercrombie

But the development of human society does not go straight forward and the epic process will therefore be a recurring process, the series a recurring series - though not in exact repetition.

But the development of human society does not go straight fo

Summary

This quote suggests that the development of human society is not a linear progression, but rather a cyclical process. It emphasizes that history repeats itself in patterns, although not in exact repetition. It implies that as society evolves, it tends to undergo similar epochs or stages, but with variations and deviations along the way. The quote acknowledges the dynamic nature of human progress and highlights the need to understand and learn from previous cycles in order to shape a better future.

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By Lascelles Abercrombie

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