The Glory of the Future That Is Today (History 222: Asian Civilization, Reflection Paper)

It has been said that he who controls the past controls the future. Our outlook of history influence the way we view the present, and therefore it may help and guide us as to what solutions we may give for existing problems. In history are stories and interpretations of human societies. With history; societies learn, grow, and progress. Without history, today's modernity would not be so modern. As a famous quotation by George Santayana says, "…

…not entirely the same. The issue or concern may be the same, but the attributes - place, weather, intensity, risk, significance, and other considerations - may vary. But while the present can learn from the past, the past can learn from nothing else but from its past. Because the past worked for tomorrow, the future that is today rejoices. I owe a lot from History - like a father - a great mentor and provider.