Quote by George Bernard Shaw

If history repeats itself, and the unexpected always happens, how incapable must Man be of learning from experience!

If history repeats itself, and the unexpected always happens

Summary

This quote speaks to the idea that, despite the lessons and patterns found in history, humans often fail to learn from their past experiences. It suggests that despite the inevitability of unexpected events occurring, humans still struggle to adapt and grow from them. The quote questions the capability of mankind to truly learn and apply the knowledge gained through historical events, implying that history repeating itself may be a result of human inadequacy rather than an unavoidable fate.

By George Bernard Shaw

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