Meaning of 温故知新 in Japanese

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Definition of 温故知新

  1. (n) developing new ideas based on study of the past; learning from the past

    温故知新というからねえ。歴史の勉強は大切だよ。
    They say you should consult the past if you want to learn about the future. History has a lot to teach us.

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