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We all are stuck in the box of our own times and perceptions as limiting factors as to what we comprehend. However by looking at the continuum of history and seeing its broad sweep we are somewhat able to extend our comprehension and be able to think out of the box.

I have long concluded that if one does NOT know their history whether it be personal nor societal one can NOT know where one stands currently nor have ANY idea of where one is going. Think of being able to stand on a mountain top and having a scenic view. While we can not know the outcome of the next throw of the dice, we can have a good idea of the outcome based upon the outcome of similar past actions...History is prologue