“Old age deprives the intelligent man only of qualities useless to wisdom.”
Quote by Joseph Joubert
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Joseph Joubert
Joseph Joubert was a French writer born on May 7, 1754, and died on May 4, 1824. Known for his profound philosophy and concise writing style, Joubert's works covered a wide range of topics including ethics, morality, and philosophy of life. more
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