A nation that forgets its history is condemned to repeat it;... - Laurent-Désiré Kabila

This quote is attributed to Laurent-Désiré Kabila.

"A nation that forgets its history is condemned to repeat it; one that ignores its future is condemned to remain behind."

Laurent-Désiré Kabila History

President, Rebel Leader Congolese 1939–2001

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