Quote by Herbert Spencer
The wise man must remember that while he is a descendant of the pa

The wise man must remember that while he is a descendant of the past, he is a parent of the future. – Herbert Spencer

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In science the important thing is to modify and change ones ideas as science advances. – Herbert Spencer

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The future is a bright as the promises of God. – Adoniram Judson

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A preoccupation with the future not only prevents us from seeing the present as it is but often prompts us to rearrange the past. – Eric Hoffer

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If Germany, thanks to Hitler and his successors, were to enslave the European nations and destroy most of the treasures of their past, future historians would certainly pronounce that she had civilized Europe. – Simone Weil

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I look forward to a time, in the not so distant future, when we no longer look forward to firsts as milestones women have yet to achieve, but we look back on them as historic events that continue to teach and inspire. – Dee Dee Myers

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