Ninety-five percent of all writers who write do not get published, but 100 percent of all writers write because they have a voice in their head. The vast majority of writers simply write because they have to.
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Study the past if you would define the future. --CONFUCIUS
Interpretation
What this quote means
Understanding history is crucial for shaping what comes next.
This quote by Confucius highlights the importance of learning from the past in order to make informed decisions that will affect the future. It suggests that the experiences, successes, and failures of previous generations provide valuable lessons that can guide our actions and choices for what lies ahead.
Themes
HistoryFutureLearningWisdomDecisions
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on leadership, one might say, 'As Confucius states, study the past if you would define the future.'
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