Chapter 19 (p. 469)
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As happened too often in politics, never turned out not to be so very long after all.
— Harry Turtledove
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "As happened too often in politics, never turned out not to be so very long after all." in the context of "Chapter 19 (p. 469)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Harry Turtledove" (Quotes, Southern Victory (1997-2007), The "American Empire" Trilogy, American Empire: The Victorious Opposition (2003): All page numbers from the hardcover edition published by Del Rey, , first printing
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About Harry Turtledove
Harry Norman Turtledove (born 14 June 1949) is an American novelist, best known for his works in several genres, including that of alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction.
About Harry Turtledove
Harry Norman Turtledove (born 14 June 1949) is an American novelist, best known for his works in several genres, including that of alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction.
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