Quote by Norman Borlaug

Man seems to insist on ignoring the lessons available from history.

Man seems to insist on ignoring the lessons available from h

Summary

This quote suggests that despite the availability of valuable lessons from history, mankind chooses to overlook and ignore them. It highlights the tendency of humans to repeat mistakes and make similar errors, indicating a lack of learning from the past. Despite the opportunities to gain insight and guidance from historical events and experiences, individuals and society as a whole often fail to do so, resulting in a cycle of repetition and missed opportunities for growth and progress.

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History

By Norman Borlaug

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