#Jean Jacques Rousseau

The best and most natural arrangement that the wisest should govern the many, when it is assured that they will govern for

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 The best and most natural arrangement that the wisest should govern the many, when it is assured that they will govern for

Nov 28,2022

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It is reason that engenders self-love, and reflection that strengthens it; it is reason that makes man shrink into himself;

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 It is reason that engenders self-love, and reflection that strengthens it; it is reason that makes man shrink into himself;

Apr 30,2021

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We know nothing of childhood; and with our mistaken notions the further we advance the further we go astray. The wisest

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 We know nothing of childhood; and with our mistaken notions the further we advance the further we go astray. The wisest

Apr 01,2021

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The truly sociable man is more difficult in his relationships than others; those which consist only in false appearances

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 The truly sociable man is more difficult in his relationships than others; those which consist only in false appearances

Feb 03,2021

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It is impossible for one man to enslave another, without having first reduced him to a condition in which he can not

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 It is impossible for one man to enslave another, without having first reduced him to a condition in which he can not

Jan 20,2021

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It is the most difficult thing in the world to distinguish between genuine stupidity, and that apparent and deceitful

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 It is the most difficult thing in the world to distinguish between genuine stupidity, and that apparent and deceitful

Dec 17,2020

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The despot assures his subjects civil tranquility… but what do they gain, if the very tranquility they enjoy is one of

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 The despot assures his subjects civil tranquility… but what do they gain, if the very tranquility they enjoy is one of

Nov 03,2020

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