Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Philosopher Writer French 1712 – 1778

French writer and philosopher, author of The Social Contract.

381 quotes

"To admit error is not weakness but wisdom."
Wisdom
"Beauty in nature reflects the beauty of the human soul."
Art
"Health of body and soul requires balance in all things."
Health
"Adventure is the price we pay for growth."
Adventure
"The written word preserves the thoughts of ages."
Philosophy
"Perseverance is the virtue of the unremarkable made remarkable."
Perseverance
"Technology is a tool; wisdom is knowing how to use it."
Technology
"The gentle voice often carries the strongest message."
Kindness
"In solitude, we discover who we truly are."
Solitude
"Happiness is not found but created through our choices."
Happiness
"The truly educated person questions everything."
Education
"A compassionate heart is worth more than a clever mind."
Kindness
"The soul of humanity lies in its capacity for forgiveness."
Faith
"Power corrupts when separated from moral responsibility."
Power
"The courage to be oneself is the highest form of bravery."
Courage
"Love that is forced is no love at all."
Love
"The greatest discoveries come from questioning authority."
Knowledge
"Peace begins within the individual heart."
Peace
"Creativity flourishes where fear is overcome."
Creativity
"The value of a life is measured by what it contributes."
Life
"Science without conscience is the ruin of the soul."
Science
"Humor is the mask worn by truth when it wishes to be heard."
Humor
"The bonds of family are forged in love, not blood alone."
Family
"Death is not the opposite of life but its completion."
Death
"True motivation comes from within, not from external reward."
Motivation
"Inspiration is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."
Inspiration
"The pattern of history shows that justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Hope is the last thing that dies in the human heart."
Hope
"Understanding requires the willingness to see through another's eyes."
Wisdom
"The strength of a community lies in the welfare of its weakest members."
Strength