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I am only doing now what I have ever done and ever will continue to do - that is adapting past experience to present ref
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"I am only doing now what I have ever done; and ever will continue to do - that is adapting past experience to present reform in the light of high ideals and future objects"

- John Burns

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John Burns is emphasizing the value of gaining from the past and utilizing it to notify the present and future. He is recommending that we need to use our previous experiences to reform the present and pursue higher ideals in the future. He is advocating for a constant cycle of learning and enhancement, where we utilize our previous experiences to notify our present decisions and pursue higher goals in the future. He is emphasizing the significance of seeking to the future and striving for greater suitables, while likewise learning from the past and using it to inform our present choices. By doing this, we can make sure that we are constantly adapting and improving, and that we are constantly striving for greater goals.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by John Burns between October 20, 1858 and January 24, 1943. He/she was a famous Activist from England. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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