We must respect the past, and mistrust the present...

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

-Joseph Joubert

Future Respect

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who said "We must respect the past, and mistrust the present... "?

"We must respect the past, and mistrust the present... " is one of a famous quotes by Joseph Joubert. Complete quote is as follows;
"We must respect the past, and mistrust the present, if we wish to provide for the safety of the future."

What is "We must respect the past, and mistrust the present... "?

"We must respect the past, and mistrust the present, if we wish to provide for the safety of the future." This is a quote by Joseph Joubert which is about Future & Respect. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

  • We live in an age when to be young and to be indifferent can be no longer synonymous. We must prepare for the coming hour. The claims of the Future are represented by suffering millions and the Youth of a Nation are the trustees of Posterity.
  • He has a profound respect for old age. Especially when it's bottled.
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What does "We must respect the past, and mistrust the present... " mean?

This quote is primarily about Respect although it also includes other themes like Future & Respect. It is attributed to Joseph Joubert. Complete quote is as follows;
"We must respect the past, and mistrust the present, if we wish to provide for the safety of the future."