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It’s in Bartlett’s Familiar Quotes, page 1572.

The quote dates back to the Roman Empire, quoting it in Latin emphasized the depth of the problem, pretty much all of Western History.

Here’s another Bartlett quote you might be Familiar with:
“Those Who Do Not Learn History Are Doomed To Repeat It ...”

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Damnant quod non intelligunt.