It is not possible to repeat past experiences, as time changes all things.

Etymology:

  • Direct translation from Heraclitus, "δὶς ἐς τὸν αὐτὸν ποταμὸν οὐκ ἂν ἐμβαίης."
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Submitted on January 20, 2019

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δεν μπορείς να μπεις στο ίδιο ποτάμι δύο φορές

idem flumen bis non est in step

你不能两次踏入同一条河

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