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But remain the teacher of the young teachers. Advise and direct us, and we will be ready to learn. I will have need of you as long as I live.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Age: 66 †
Born: 1712
Born: June 28
Died: 1778
Died: July 2
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To be sane in a world of madman is in itself madness.
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He thinks like a philosopher, but governs like a king.
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Definitions would be good things if we did not use words to make them.
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All of my misfortunes come from having thought too well of my fellows.
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A blue-stocking is the scourge of her husband, children, friends, servants, and every one. [Fr., Une femme bel-esprit est le fleau de son mari, de ses enfants, de ses amis, de ses valets, et tout le monde.]
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Force does not constitute right... obedience is due only to legitimate powers.
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