Learning lessons
from the past
is always
a helpful way,
to avoid
similar pitfalls
in the future.
But...
No leader
of a corporate house
or political party;
of a school
or municipality;
of a family
or society;
of a sports team
or farmers protests;
can drive
his people forward,
with his eyes
constantly fixed
on the rear-view mirror.
The pitfalls are usually in front.