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“It is not always possible to know, when you make a note of an event, or a state of mind, how this may strike someone perhaps ten thousand years later.” quote by Doris Lessing
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“It is not always possible to know, when you make a note of an event, or a state of mind, how this may strike someone perhaps ten thousand years later.”

Doris Lessing

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Future impact of present actions is unpredictable across centuries.

In simple terms: We can’t know future effects of today’s notes.

Key Takeaway

Consider long‑term consequences.

Themes

history legacy uncertainty

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • archiving
  • education

Key Concepts

philosophy of history future studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • What legacy do you want to leave?
  • How do you weigh present decisions for unknown futures?
A Different Perspective

Predicting far futures is speculative.

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