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Why history offers lessons not exact copies

History never repeats itself, but it does often rhyme. / Theodor Reik

Mark Twain's observation highlights that while events may not perfectly recur, patterns and consequences often echo through time. Understanding history helps us recognize these recurring themes in the present.

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