The best prophet of the future is the past. - Quotes, Quotations & Sayings by George Byron

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The best prophet of the future is the past.

topics: Wisdom, Age , Time keywords: future, past , prophet

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George Byron

Date of birth: 1788-01-22

Date of death: 1824-04-19

Quotes number: 32

Nationality: Scottish

Profession: Poet

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