theme thursday "history"...


We learn from history that we learn nothing from history.
-George Bernard Shaw



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Anonymous said…
That is an interesting quote. We never learn...
Anonymous said…
wasnt it einstien that said the definition of insanity is to repeat actions over and over expecting a different result.....

will we ever learn.
Zuzana said…
Great quote.;)
I also like the one that states "... history is written by the winners...". Whoever said that.;)
xo
Zuzana
Wings1295 said…
Best 'history' quote ever? Maybe.
JeffScape said…
Seriously, I am laughing my rear end off!

I agree with Wings.
Dulçe ♥ said…
If the quote comes from Mr Shaw it's difficult to disagree...

Yet, I think we learn from history, otherwise we wouldn't have got this far... We would repeat the very same mistakes again... In fact, some we commit again, but a lot we don't.
Don't you think?

Great post Stacey!
;)s
Ah, we forget, we continue to want to experience everything ourselves.
Mike said…
When you think about that quote, it really is true. We always say that we need to learn from our mistakes, but we never do.
Yes, as long as the majority of the world leaders are men, this is probably gonna continue.
Jeanne Estridge said…
I was reading in Time magazine that this employment crisis is a lot more like the 1930's (when the farming jobs had disappeared, and people had to switch to manufacturing) than like the 80's (when the jobs came back as soon as the money did).

But, since we don't seem to be doing much to enable the switchover -- or even identify what we'll switch to -- I'd have to say Georgie B had it right.
Natalie said…
So, so true.

I gave you a little award on my blog today. :)
I love the quote and the picture! I hopped over from the link at Natalie's. Your blog looks awesome - I'll definitely be a new regular! ;)
LOL Loved that quote!

Lynnette Labelle
http://lynnettelabelle.blogspot.com
Michael said…
Very curious quote. My first reaction was, "no, of course we learn from history" but shat I really meant i suppose is that we CAN learn from history, but as a species do we? No. The problem is the human heart and thus we are almost doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past, just give it time and thing go in a full circle almost.
I am fascinated by history. Still learning...
Shadow said…
oh gosh, i think he may be onto something... damn!
Anonymous said…
...please where can I buy a unicorn?
Betty Manousos said…
I love history, and that's a great quote and true!
hugs hugs
Hi Stacey, I have something on my blog for you today :)
Renee said…
That; and that there will always be fat cats.

xoxoxo

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