“Men and women are made for each other, but their mutual dependence differs in degrees; man is dependent on woman through his desires; woman is dependent on man through her desires and also through her needs; he could do without her better than she can do without him. She cannot fulfill her purpose in life without his aid, without his goodwill, without his respect.....Nature herself has decreed that woman, both for herself and her children, should be at the mercy of man s judgment.”
Emile is a seminal work in the field of pedagogy, offering a comprehensive examination of the principles and methods of education. The book delves into the psychological and moral development of children, advocating for a holistic approach to learning that emphasizes the importance of freedom and individuality. more
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
“The money you have gives you freedom; the money you pursue enslaves you.”
“I don't know what is truth,but I can tell you how to find it!”
“I find it's usually the bullies who are the most insecure.”
“To most people a savage nation is wan that doesn't wear oncomf'rtable clothes.”
“It must be a good thing to be good or ivrybody wudden't be pretendin' he was.”
“What's wan man's news is another man's throubles.”