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We must respect the past, and mistrust the present, if we wish to provide for the safety of the future.
Joseph Joubert
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We must respect the past, and mistrust the present, if we wish to provide for the safety of the future. — Joseph Joubert

About Joseph Joubert

Joseph Joubert was a Writer from France (1754–1824).

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Who said "We must respect the past, and mistrust the present, if we wish to provide for t…"?
This quote is attributed to Joseph Joubert, a Writer from France.
When did Joseph Joubert live?
Joseph Joubert lived from 1754 – 1824.