Quote by Russell Hoban

If the past cannot teach the present and the father cannot teach the son, then history need not have bothered to go on, and the world has wasted a great deal of time.

If the past cannot teach the present and the father cannot t

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of learning from history and the guidance passed down from previous generations. It suggests that if we fail to understand and apply the lessons of the past to our present circumstances, then the existence of history itself becomes futile. Furthermore, it implies that without this intergenerational transfer of knowledge and wisdom, humanity would have squandered a significant amount of time in repeating previous mistakes or neglecting the potential for progress.

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By Russell Hoban

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