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The wise man must remember that while he is a descendant of the past, he is a parent of the future.
Herbert Spencer
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— Herbert Spencer

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The wise man must remember that while he is a descendant of the past, he is a parent of the future. — Herbert Spencer

About Herbert Spencer

Herbert Spencer was a Philosopher from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1820–1903).

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This quote is attributed to Herbert Spencer, a Philosopher from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Herbert Spencer lived from 1820 – 1903.