"Si l'histoire se répète et que l'imprévu se produit toujours, combien l'Homme doit être incapable d'apprendre de l'expérience."
— George Bernard Shaw
Simplified Meaning:
People often say that history repeats itself because we make the same mistakes over and over again. Things that surprise us still keep happening, even though they've happened before. This says a lot about how we, as humans, don't seem to learn from what has already happened. Imagine you touch a hot stove and burn your hand. You learn not to touch it again because it hurts. But if you keep touching the hot stove and getting burned, it shows you're not learning from your experience at all. In a bigger picture, think about wars. We have had many wars throughout history, each causing a lot of suffering. Yet, we still see wars happening again, which suggests people haven't really learned how to resolve conflicts peacefully. To apply this idea to your own life, think about the mistakes you make. If you keep making the same ones, take a moment to reflect and find a way to make a change. Learning from your past experiences helps you avoid the same problems in the future.
