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Others may say that we are doomed to repeat the past,
regardless of the study of history.

istories make
men wise.
Francis Bacon (15611626)
can enlighten their readers so they do not repeat the
Possible Answers: Students may say that histories

mistakes of the past.

Do you agree with this statement? Why or

why not?

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