Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Men will argue more philosophically about the human heart; but women will read the heart of man better than they.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

My liveliest delight was in having conquered myself.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Nature never deceives us; we deceive ourselves.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

People who know little are usually great talkers, while men who know much say little.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Remorse sleeps during prosperity but awakes to bitter consciousness during adversity.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Slaves lose everything in their chains, even the desire of escaping from them.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Freedom is the power to choose our own chains.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

A feeble body weakens the mind.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau