“To understand the man you have to know what was happening in the world when he was twenty.”
— Napoleon Bonaparte
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To really get to know a person, you need to look at what was going on in the world when they were young adults. Think about how much events shape us. For example, someone who was 20 years old during the Great Depression might value money and job security more because they experienced hard financial times. This can also explain why someone from the 1960s might cherish freedom and be more open-minded, as they lived through a period of social change and new ideas. By understanding these key years, you can see why people think and act the way they do. This knowledge helps you relate better to others and understand their actions and beliefs.
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