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“Good laws lead to the making of better ones; bad ones bring about worse.”

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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