History knows no scruples and no hesitation. Inert and unnering flows towards her goal. History knows herway. She makes no mistakes.

Arthur Koestler
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History does not know the meaning of the word, “Scruples.” Its will is unerring and its course is swift and sure. She has no hesitation and no scruples. History is made up of events. At each event there is a great deal of uncertainty.

There is always the chance that someone will make a mistake, that something will be overlooked or misunderstood. This brings us to our next thought: history does not make mistakes.

Source: Darkness At Noon

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