"The study of history is the best medicine for a sick mind; for in history you have a record of the infinite variety of human experience plainly set out for all to see; and in that record you can find yourself and your country both examples and warnings; fine things to take as models, base things rotten through and through, to avoid."

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This quote is attributed to Livy, a Roman historian known for his work "Ab Urbe Condita," which translates to "From the Founding of the City." In his writings, Livy explores the history of Rome, offering moral lessons and insights into human nature and governance.

"The Study of History Is the Best Medicine for a Sick