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Jean-Jacques Rousseau Quotes

Jean-Jacques Rousseau quotes

French Philosopher, Writer June 28, 1712 – July 2, 1778

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "It is too difficult to think nobly when one thinks only of..."
It is too difficult to think nobly when one thinks only of earning a living. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "Most nations, as well as people are impossible only in their..."
Most nations, as well as people are impossible only in their youth; they become incorrigible as they grow older. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "Whoever blushes is already guilty; true innocence is ashamed..."
Whoever blushes is already guilty; true innocence is ashamed of nothing. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "Insults are the arguments employed by those who are in the wrong."
Insults are the arguments employed by those who are in the wrong. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "Fame is but the breath of people, and that often unwholesome."
Fame is but the breath of people, and that often unwholesome. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
I undertake the same project as Montaigne, but with an aim contrary to his own: for he wrote his Essays only for others, and I write my reveries only for myself. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "A feeble body weakens the mind."
A feeble body weakens the mind. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "All of my misfortunes come from having thought too well of my..."
All of my misfortunes come from having thought too well of my fellows. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "All my misfortunes come of having thought too well of my fellows."
All my misfortunes come of having thought too well of my fellows. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "Alas, it is when we are beginning to leave this mortal body..."
Alas, it is when we are beginning to leave this mortal body that it most offends us! Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "Man was born free, and he is everywhere in chains."
Man was born free, and he is everywhere in chains. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains."
Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
I don't know how this lively and dumb scene would have ended , or how long I might have remained immoveable in this ridiculous and delightful situation , had we not been interrupted. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
The people of England regards itself as free; but it is grossly mistaken; it is free only during the election of members of parliament. As soon as they are elected, slavery overtakes it, and it is nothing. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau quote: "Heroes are not known by the loftiness of their carriage; the..."
Heroes are not known by the loftiness of their carriage; the greatest braggarts are generally the merest cowards. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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