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“We never know enough about the infinitely complex circumstances of any past event to prophesy the future by analogy.”

Quote by G. M. Trevelyan

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G. M. Trevelyan

G. M. Trevelyan was a distinguished British historian, recognized for his scholarly works on the history of England. Born on February 16, 1876, and passing away on July 21, 1962, Trevelyan's writing was celebrated for its lively narrative and his skill in reenacting historical events. more

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