Quote by Frederick Douglass

We have to do with the past only as we can make it useful to the present and the future.

We have to do with the past only as we can make it useful to

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of learning from the past, but not dwelling on it. We should draw lessons from past experiences and apply them to the present and future in order to make progress and improve our circumstances. It encourages a practical and proactive approach to history, using it as a tool to shape a better future instead of being hindered by the past.

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By Frederick Douglass

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