"History is mostly guessing the rest is prejudice."

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Words carry weight, and Will Durant's insight into history is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About Will Durant

William James Durant was an American historian and philosopher, best known for his eleven-volume work, The Story of Civilization, which contains and details the history of Eastern and Western civilizations. It was written in collaboration with his wife, Ariel Durant, and published between 1935 and 1975. He was earlier noted for The Story of Philosophy (1926), described as "a groundbreaking work that helped to popularize philosophy".

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"Sixty years ago I knew everything now I know nothing education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance."

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"All philosophical inquiry begins with the humility to admit the limits of knowing. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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"I turned to music originally because of my past and needing a release or an outlet to get out anger or frustration or hurt."

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"The biggest difference between England and America is that England has history, while America has geography."

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