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It is in the very nature of things human that every act that has once made its appearance and has been recorded in the h
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"It is in the very nature of things human that every act that has once made its appearance and has been recorded in the history of mankind stays with mankind as a potentiality long after its actuality has become a thing of the past"

- Hannah Arendt

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This quote by Hannah Arendt speaks to the concept that the actions of humans have a long lasting impact on the world. Every act that has been committed and tape-recorded in history will remain with us as a potentiality, even after the truth of the act has passed. This speaks with the idea that the actions of human beings have a long lasting effect on the world, and that the consequences of our actions will stay with us long after the act itself has actually been forgotten. This quote also speaks to the idea that history is not fixed, but rather is continuously evolving and changing as new acts are dedicated and taped. It is a tip that our actions have effects, which we need to bear in mind the impact our actions have on the world.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Hannah Arendt between October 14, 1906 and December 4, 1975. He/she was a famous Historian from Germany. The author also have 39 other quotes.

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