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The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

Joseph Joubert

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Joseph Joubert
Age: 69 †
Born: 1754
Born: May 7
Died: 1824
Died: May 4
Essayist
Philosopher
Writer
Discussion
Aim
Argument
Intelligence
Victory
Progress
Inspirational

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