When a man is interested in the past he writes history; when he is interested in the future he makes it.

When a man is interested in the past he writes history; when he is interested in the future he makes it.

Will Durant

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When a man is interested in the past he writes history; when he is interested in the future he makes it. - Will Durant quote

When a man is interested in the past he writes history; when he is interested in the future he makes it.

Will Durant

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Will Durant

American historian, philosopher and writer

November 5th, 1885 - November 7th, 1981

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