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 aimcontraryessay Change image and share on social
Our will is always for our own good, but we do not always see what that is. Jean-Jacques Rousseau good Change image and share on social
Base souls have no faith in great individuals. Jean-Jacques Rousseau basefaithgreat Change image and share on social
Free people, remember this maxim: we may acquire liberty, but it is never recovered if it is once lost. Jean-Jacques Rousseau acquirefreeliberty Change image and share on social
Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases. Jean-Jacques Rousseau ceasedesirehear Change image and share on social
The first step towards vice is to shroud innocent actions in mystery, and whoever likes to conceal something sooner or later has reason to conceal it. Jean-Jacques Rousseau actionconcealinnocent Change image and share on social
Fame is but the breath of people, and that often unwholesome. Jean-Jacques Rousseau breathfamepeople Change image and share on social
I have always said and felt that true enjoyment can not be described. Jean-Jacques Rousseau enjoymentfelttrue Change image and share on social
The body politic, as well as the human body, begins to die as soon as it is born, and carries itself the causes of its destruction. Jean-Jacques Rousseau bearbeginbody Change image and share on social
Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. Jean-Jacques Rousseau bitterfruitpatience Change image and share on social
