Jean Jacques Rousseau

Jean Jacques Rousseau Quotes and Sayings


Jean Jacques Rousseau French political philosopher (1712 - 1778)

The happiest is the person who suffers the least pain; the most miserable who enjoys the least pleasure. ~Jean Jacques Rousseau

Your first appearance, he said to me, is the gauge by which you will be measured; try to manage that you may go beyond yourself in after times, but beware of ever doing less. ~Jean Jacques Rousseau

Happiness: a good bank account, a good cook and a good digestion. ~Jean Jacques Rousseau

The strongest is never strong enough to be always the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty. ~Jean Jacques Rousseau