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He who has imagination without learning has wings but no feet.

Joseph Joubert

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Joseph Joubert
Age: 69 †
Born: 1754
Born: May 7
Died: 1824
Died: May 4
Essayist
Philosopher
Writer
Creative
Knowledge
Inspirational
Hospitality
Without
Wings
Feet
Learning
Imagination
Education

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