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George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

(1770—1831), German philosopher

We learn from history that we learn nothing from history.

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go down in history

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Friedrich Nietzsche

He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying. www.english-slang.com

live and learn

[live and learn] You learn more new things the longer you live; you learn by experience. - A proverb. * /"Live and learn," said Mother. "I never knew that the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Clarence Darrow

(1857-1938) U.S. attorney History repeats itself, and that's one of the things that's wrong with history. www.english-slang.com

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in return

[in return] {adv. phr.} In order to give back something; as payment; in recognition or exchange. - Often used with "for". * […]

when push comes to shove

[when push comes to shove] {adv. phr.} A time when a touchy situation becomes actively hostile or a quarrel turns into a […]

Joseph Conrad

(1857-1924) English novelist Being a woman is a terribly difficult trade, since it consists principally of dealing with men.

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heart of gold

[heart of gold] {n. phr.} A kind, generous, or forgiving nature. * /John has a heart of gold. I never saw him angry at […]

on the fence

[on the fence] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not able, or not wanting to choose; in doubt; undecided. - Often used with "sit". * […]

Marilyn Manson

We've always found that with people being so desensitized, things have to be really shocking and have to punch you in the face […]

Irritainment

[Irritainment] Entertainment and media spectacles that are annoying, but you find yourself unable to stop watching them. The […]