Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Hegel was right when he said that we learn from history; that man can never learn anything from history.

Hegel was right when he said that we learn from history; tha

Summary

This quote suggests an ironic interpretation of Hegel's statement about learning from history. It suggests that while Hegel believed in the potential for knowledge and lessons to be gained from historical events, this quote argues in jest that humans are unable to truly learn anything from history. It highlights the notion that despite repeated patterns and past mistakes, many people often fail to learn valuable insights from historical experiences, making the learning process seem futile or ineffective.

By George Bernard Shaw

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