Like The Philosopher, The Author Views His Task As One Of Establishing A Clear Connection Between Life And History, And Of Making The Past Bear Fruit For The Present And Future. - SearchQuotes

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Like the philosopher, the author views his task as one of establishing a clear connection between life and history, and of making the past bear fruit for the present and future.

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