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Jean-Jacques Rousseau (June 28, 1712 July 2, 1778) was a Franco-Swiss philosopher, writer, political theorist, and self-taught composer of The Age of Enlightenment. Rousseau's political ideas influenced the French Revolution, the development of socialist theory, and the growth of nationalism. His legacy as a radical and revolutionary is perhaps best demonstrated by his most famous line, from his most important work, The Social Contract: "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains."[1] (For Rousseau's conception of revolution see Du Contrat Social, Book II, Chapter 8. Given that he considers revolution "dangerous and vain", one must question the legitimacy of calling Rousseau a revolutionary.) · Can we improve this biography or this incorrect? Post your own bio in the forums. Explore books and films about Rousseau, Jean Jacques.
"Temperance and labor are the two real physicians of man."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Doctors
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"I have always said and felt that true enjoyment can not be described."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Enjoyment
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"Our greatest evils flow from ourselves."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Evil
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"Base souls have no faith in great individuals."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Faith
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"Fame is but the breath of people, and that often unwholesome."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Fame
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"We do not know what is really good or bad fortune."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Fortune
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"The English think they are free. They are free only during the election of members of parliament."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Freedom
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"Man is born free, yet he is everywhere in chains."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Freedom
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"A country cannot subsist well without liberty, nor liberty without virtue."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Freedom
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"Our will is always for our own good, but we do not always see what that is."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Goodness
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"Gratitude is a duty which ought to be paid, but which none have a right to expect."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Gratitude
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"Whoever blushes confesses guilt, true innocence never feels shame."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Guilt
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"The thirst after happiness is never extinguished in the heart of man."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Happiness
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"A feeble body weakens the mind."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Health
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"Nothing is less in our power than the heart, and far from commanding we are forced to obey it."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Heart
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"How many famous and high-spirited heroes have lived a day too long?"
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Heroes and Heroism
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"Insults are the arguments employed by those who are in the wrong."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Insults
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"The person who is slowest in making a promise is most faithful in its performance."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Integrity
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"Do not judge, and you will never be mistaken."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Judgment and Judges
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"Good laws lead to the making of better ones; bad ones bring about worse."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Laughter
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"Every man has the right to risk his own life in order to save it."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Life and Living
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"To live is not breathing it is action."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Life and Living
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"Our affections as well as our bodies are in perpetual flux."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Love
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"Plant and your spouse plants with you; weed and you weed alone."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Marriage
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Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Men
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"All of my misfortunes come from having thought too well of my fellows."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Misfortunes
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"We should not teach children the sciences; but give them a taste for them."
Rousseau, Jean Jacques on Motivation
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