Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Modern Switzerland Enlightenment
Biography
Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer whose political philosophy influenced the French Revolution.
Life Dates
Born: June 28, 1712
Died: July 2, 1778
Notable Quotes
"Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains."
"People who know little are usually great talkers, while men who know much say little."
"Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet."
"To write a good love letter, you ought to begin without knowing what you mean to say, and to finish without knowing what you have written."
"The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless."