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Joseph Joubert (born May 7, 1754 in Montignac, Prigord and died May 4, 1824 in Villeneuve-sur-Yonne) was a French moralist and essayist, remembered today largely for his Penses published posthumously..

"Children need models rather than critics."

Joubert, Joseph on children    Share

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"Who ever has no fixed opinions has no constant feelings."

Joubert, Joseph on consistency    Share

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"Professional critics are incapable of distinguishing and appreciating either diamonds in the rough or gold in bars. They are traders, and in literature know only the coins that are current. Their critical lab has scales and weights, but neither crucible or touchstone."

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