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What does it mean?
Historical trends are used to justify political movements and future victories.
In plain terms
History supports our side and we will win.
What can you take from it?
Believing history favors you boosts confidence.

Where it applies

  • political speech
  • social movements
  • ideological debate

Putting it to work

  • study history critically
  • remain humble

Questions to consider

  • Does history really support your side?

Another view

History is often interpreted selectively to support agendas.

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