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Jean-Jacques Rousseau Quotes

Every man has the right to risk his own life in order to preserve it. Has it ever been said that a man who throws himself out the window to escape from a fire is guilty of suicide?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: philosopher
Nationality: french
Birth: June 28, 1712 - July 2, 1778

Topics

Life Fire Man Window Suicide Guilty

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Life Good Wake Up Dare Complain Up

When sages commend excess, Desire is sick.

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Sick Desire Excess Commend

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Best Young Director Got Film Japan

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Me Feel Stage I Feel Like Like Kids

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Time Wish Lips You I Wish Up

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Interesting Rules Playing Interest

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Experience Care Customer You Want

Nor is it that truly a belief at all which has not some influence upon the actions of him who holds it.

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Influence Belief Him Who Actions