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Indeed, history is nothing more than a tableau of crimes and misfortunes
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"Indeed, history is nothing more than a tableau of crimes and misfortunes"

- Voltaire

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This quote by Voltaire suggests that history is a collection of occasions that are mainly made up of criminal activities and misfortunes. This implies that the majority of occasions that have taken place throughout history have been negative in nature. This might be analyzed as a criticism of the human race, as it indicates that we are more likely to commit criminal offenses and suffer misfortunes than to do great. It might also be seen as a cautioning to future generations, as it recommends that if we do not gain from our errors, we will continue to duplicate them. Eventually, this quote works as a suggestion that we ought to strive to produce a much better future for ourselves and for future generations, instead of duplicating the exact same mistakes of the past.

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Voltaire This quote is written / told by Voltaire between November 21, 1694 and May 30, 1778. He was a famous Writer from France. The author also have 130 other quotes.

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