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Germans have an understanding of history and cannot allow themselves to forget it. It may be a curse, but in some ways, it's a blessing. It makes them cautious.
Simon Rattle
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"Germans have an understanding of history and cannot allow themselves to forget it. It may be a curse, but in some ways, it's a blessing. It makes them cautious."
— Simon Rattle

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Germans have an understanding of history and cannot allow themselves to forget it. It may be a curse, but in some ways, it's a blessing. It makes them cautious. — Simon Rattle

About Simon Rattle

Simon Rattle was a Musician from United Kingdom (1955–1998).

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This quote is attributed to Simon Rattle, a Musician from United Kingdom.
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Simon Rattle lived from 1955 – 1998.