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“Abstract truth is the eye of reason.”

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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Book:The Confessions of J.J. Rousseau: With The Reveries of the Solitary Walker

Source: The Confessions of J.J. Rousseau: With The Reveries of the Solitary Walker

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“There is no folly of which a man who is not a fool cannot get rid except vanity; of this nothing cures a man except experience of its bad consequences, if indeed anything can cure it.”

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“The empire of woman is an empire of softness, of address, of complacency. Her commands are caresses, her menaces are tears.”

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“The world is the book of women. Whatever knowledge they may possess is more commonly acquired by observation than by reading.”

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“A blue-stocking is the scourge of her husband, children, friends, servants, and every one. [Fr., Une femme bel-esprit est le fleau de son mari, de ses enfants, de ses amis, de ses valets, et tout le monde.]”

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“Every blue-stocking will remain a spinster as long as there are sensible men on the earth. [Fr., Toute fille lettree restera fille toute sa vie, quand il n'y aura que des hommes senses sur la terre.]”

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“The world is woman's book. [Fr., Le monde est le livre des femmes.]”

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“Many a man that couldn't direct ye to th' drug store on th' corner when he was thirty will get a respectful hearin' when age has further impaired his mind.”

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“No matter whether the Constitution follows the flag or not, the Supreme Court follows the election returns.”

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Book:Mr. Dooley remembers: the informal memoirs of Finley Peter Dunne

Source: Mr. Dooley remembers: the informal memoirs of Finley Peter Dunne