“The English people think they are free; they are greatly deceived; they are free only during the election of members of Parliament.”
Quote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a French philosopher, writer, and composer, considered one of the most important figures of the Enlightenment. His works have had a profound impact on subsequent literature, political, and social theories. more
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Source: The Confessions
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