Quote by Clarence Darrow

History repeats itself, and that's one of the things that's wrong with history.

History repeats itself, and that's one of the things that's

Summary

This quote is an amusing way of pointing out a limitation of studying history. It suggests that history tends to repeat patterns and mistakes, which highlights the failure of learning from past events. It implies that history should serve as a lesson to avoid making the same errors again, but this repetition indicates that humanity often fails to take heed. This quote serves as a reminder of the importance of breaking this cycle and actively learning from history in order to avoid repeating the same pitfalls.

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History

By Clarence Darrow

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