Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

All our experience with history should teach us, when we look back, how badly human wisdom is betrayed when it relies on itself

All our experience with history should teach us, when we loo

Summary

This quote suggests that throughout history, humanity has often placed unwarranted trust in its own wisdom, only to be let down and proven wrong. It implies that relying solely on our own understanding and judgment can lead to disastrous outcomes. Instead, we should learn from past experiences and acknowledge the limitations of our own wisdom in order to make better decisions and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.

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Experience Wisdom Life History Betrayal

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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