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So I have cultivated the vast garden of human experience which is history, without troubling myself overmuch about laws,
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"So I have cultivated the vast garden of human experience which is history, without troubling myself overmuch about laws, essential first causes, or how it is all coming out"

- Samuel E. Morison

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This quote by Samuel E. Morison speaks with the significance of understanding history. He suggests that by cultivating the vast garden of human experience, which is history, we can gain a better understanding of the world around us. He does not focus on the laws, vital first causes, or the outcome of history, but rather on the experience itself. This recommends that by understanding the experiences of those who have actually come prior to us, we can get a better understanding of our own lives and the world we live in. By understanding history, we can acquire insight into the past and use it to inform our choices in the present. Ultimately, Morison's quote motivates us to make the effort to learn from history and utilize it to shape our lives.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Samuel E. Morison between July 9, 1887 and May 15, 1976. He/she was a famous Historian from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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