Quote by Pearl Buck

If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.

If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterda

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to fully grasp the present, one needs to look into the past. To understand current events, situations, and attitudes, it is necessary to delve into historical contexts, actions, and perspectives. Looking back allows us to gain insight into how certain aspects of society have evolved and how they have shaped the present. By examining past experiences, decisions, and choices, one can better comprehend the present reality and make more informed judgments about it.

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Understanding

By Pearl Buck

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