One thinks himself the master of others, and still remains a greater slave than they. — Jean-Jacques Rousseau
That man is truly free who desires what he is able to perform, and does what he desires. — Jean-Jacques Rousseau
In the strict sense of the term, a true democracy has never existed, and never will exist. — Jean-Jacques Rousseau
One may live tranquilly in a dungeon; but does life consist in living quietly? — Jean-Jacques Rousseau
I loved too sincerely, too completely, I venture to say, to be able to be happy easily. — Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Many men, seemingly impelled by fortune, hasten forward to meet misfortune half way. — Jean-Jacques Rousseau
The happiest is he who suffers least; the most miserable is he who enjoys least. — Jean-Jacques Rousseau