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You can never plan the future by the past
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"You can never plan the future by the past"

- Edmund Burke

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This quote by Edmund Burke is a pointer that the future is unforeseeable and can not be forecasted by taking a look at the past. It is a tip that the future is always altering and that we must not count on the past to identify our future. It is a reminder that we ought to not be contented and ought to always be looking for brand-new opportunities and ways to improve our lives. It is also a pointer that we should not hesitate to take dangers and attempt new things, as the future is constantly unpredictable. This quote motivates us to be available to alter and to be willing to take dangers in order to create a much better future. It is a reminder that we must not be afraid to take possibilities and to be open up to brand-new possibilities.

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Edmund Burke This quote is written / told by Edmund Burke between January 12, 1729 and July 9, 1797. He was a famous Statesman from Ireland. The author also have 77 other quotes.

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