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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 comments or consult wikipedia
"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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