“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it”
— George Santayana
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If you forget the mistakes and lessons from history, you might end up making the same mistakes again. For example, if a country doesn't learn from previous economic mistakes, it might face the same problems in the future. Think of it like a student who never reviews what they got wrong on past exams; they are likely to make the same errors on future tests. By remembering what happened before, we can make better choices and avoid old problems. In daily life, if you’ve learned that touching a hot stove burns your hand, you’ll avoid doing it again. Remembering past experiences helps guide us to better decisions and a safer, smarter future.
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Forethought History Ignorance Learning Lessons Memory Mistakes Reflection Repetition Wisdom
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