Cunning Quote by Sydney J. Harris

“History repeats itself, but in such cunning disguise that we never detect the resemblance until the damage is done.” quote by Sydney J. Harris — Download Open image

“History repeats itself, but in such cunning disguise that we never detect the resemblance until the damage is done.”

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