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Again and again Quote by Mark Twain

“By law of periodical repetition, everything which has happened once must happen again and again -- and not capriciously, but at regular periods, and each thing in its own period, not another's and each obeying its own law.” quote by Mark Twain
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“By law of periodical repetition, everything which has happened once must happen again and again -- and not capriciously, but at regular periods, and each thing in its own period, not another's and each obeying its own law.”

Mark Twain

About This Quote

Source Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1876

Events recur in predictable cycles, each following its own natural rhythm.

In simple terms: Things repeat regularly.

Key Takeaway

Observe patterns, anticipate repeats.

Themes

cycles predictability order

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • weather forecasting
  • financial markets
  • personal habits
  • historical analysis

Key Concepts

periodicity natural law determinism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What cycles do you see in your life?
  • How can recognizing patterns improve decisions?
A Different Perspective

Not all repeats are exact; variations can occur.

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