Quote by Julian Barnes

Does history repeat itself, the first time as tragedy, the second time as farce? No, that

Does history repeat itself, the first time as tragedy, the s

Summary

quote is commonly attributed to Karl Marx, and it suggests that historical events can sometimes repeat themselves but with different levels of severity and significance. The first time an event occurs, it can be tragic and have serious consequences. However, when it recurs, it may become more of a farce, lacking the seriousness and impact of the original. This quote highlights the cyclical nature of history and the potential for patterns to emerge in human behavior.

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