“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it”
— George Santayana
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When people forget what happened in the past, they are likely to make the same mistakes again. Imagine touching a hot stove and burning your hand. If you remember that pain, you’ll be careful not to touch the stove again. But if you forget, you might do it again and get hurt. This idea can be applied to bigger situations too, like history. For example, if a country forgets the mistakes that led to a war, it might make those mistakes again and end up in another conflict. Remembering past errors helps us avoid making them again. This way, we can learn and grow rather than facing the same problems repeatedly.
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