History Quote by Marjane Satrapi

“Today, we don't talk about history. The past is two weeks ago, and the future is two weeks after.” quote by Marjane Satrapi — Download Open image

“Today, we don't talk about history. The past is two weeks ago, and the future is two weeks after.”

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