Quote by William D. Montapert

There are no tragedies, just facts not recognized in time.

There are no tragedies, just facts not recognized in time.

Summary

This quote suggests that what may be seen as tragic events could actually be a result of not identifying or acknowledging certain facts beforehand. It implies that tragedies could have been prevented or mitigated if the underlying factors or circumstances had been realized or addressed earlier. The quote invites us to reflect on the importance of recognizing and understanding relevant information, to hopefully avoid potential tragedies.

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By William D. Montapert

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