Quote by Konrad Adenauer

History is the sum total of the things that could have been avoided.

History is the sum total of the things that could have been

Summary

This quote suggests that history consists of the cumulative mistakes, conflicts, and failures that could have been prevented. It highlights the notion that many of the negative events in history were a result of human error, poor choices, or missed opportunities. By acknowledging the potential for avoiding these negative outcomes, the quote emphasizes the importance of learning from history's shortcomings in order to steer towards a more positive and progressive future.

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History

By Konrad Adenauer

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