"历史是我们发明的虚构故事，用来说服自己认为事件是可知的，生活是有秩序和方向的。"
— Bill Watterson
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Our understanding of history is like telling ourselves stories to make sense of past events. In reality, what happened in the past is often messy and complicated. By creating a narrative, we believe we can understand it and that everything happens for a reason. For example, consider how we learn about the founding of a country in history books. These stories often simplify the events, leaving out the chaos and uncertainty that people at the time actually experienced. It's comforting to think that life follows a clear path. However, daily life is usually not that orderly, and unexpected events occur all the time. Recognizing this can help us be more prepared for uncertainties and accept that not everything can be neatly explained.
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