There are patterns in history from "summary" of The Decline of the West by Oswald Spengler
History, like all phenomena of life, is subject to the same laws of growth, decay, and transformation. It is not a random sequence of events, but rather a complex web of interconnected patterns and cycles that repeat themselves over time. Just as the seasons change in a predictable pattern, so too do the rise and fall of civilizations follow a certain rhythm. Each civilization, like a living organism, goes through distinct stages of development. It is born, it grows, it reaches its peak of power and influence, and then it begins to decline. This trajectory is not unique to any one civilization but is a universal pattern that has played out countless times throughout history. The decline of a civilization is not simply a matter of external factors such as war, economic collapse, or natural disasters. It is also a reflection of internal processes of decay and disintegration. Just as a tree rots from within before it falls, so too do civilizations crumble under the weight of their own internal contradictions and weaknesses. The patterns of history are not always obvious or easily...
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