Quotes for English Learners
Quotes by
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
These are quotes arranged according to their authors. You can also browse quotes according to their date of submission or arranged in categories
The author of the following quotes:
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Quotes by
Jean-Jacques Rousseau :
Born free Man was born free, and he is everywhere in chains.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
freedom
Born weak We are born weak, we need strength; helpless, we need aid; foolish, we need reason. All that we lack at birth, all that we need when we come to man's estate, is the gift of education.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
education
Boundless The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
imagination
Evil Our greatest evils flow from ourselves.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
inspirational
Insults Insults are the arguments employed by those who are in the wrong.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
inspirational
Kindness What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
wisdom
Knowing little People who know little are usually great talkers, while men who know much say little.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
inspirational
Limits The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
imagination
Natural authority No man has any natural authority over his fellow men.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
politics
Obedience Force does not constitute right... obedience is due only to legitimate powers.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
politics
Teaching We should not teach children the sciences; but give them a taste for them.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
education
The richest experiences The person who has lived the most is not the one with the most years but the one with the richest experiences.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
life
True enjoyment I have always said and felt that true enjoyment can not be described. - Jean-Jacques Rousseau I have always said and felt that true enjoyment can not be described.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau |
happiness
Recommended books