Quote by Karl Marx

It is not history which uses men as a means of achieving - as if it were an individual person - its own ends. History is nothing but the activity of men in pursuit of their ends.

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Summary

This quote challenges the notion that history has some kind of independent agenda or purpose. Instead, it suggests that history is simply the result of human actions and intentions. History is not some external force that manipulates people to achieve certain goals, but rather the collective actions and pursuits of individuals shape the course of events. In essence, the quote highlights the role of human agency in shaping history rather than attributing it to a higher, predetermined power.

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By Karl Marx

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