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Jean-Jacques Rousseau Quotes

All of my misfortunes come from having thought too well of my fellows.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

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

Topics

Thought Well Come Misfortunes Having

You know that day after day of, Oh God what am I going to do with myself feeling? The fear of the emptiness that it implies keeps me going.

Fear God Myself Day Me You

Whether it's countries or companies, it's about putting the best person in the job who can unite people and create value.

Angela Ahrendts

Best Job Value People Create Person

I can move my characters through it easily, because I understand the background; I've really studied it.

I Can Understand Through Move Really

I think my English is bad.

Think Bad English I Think

I thought I was going to write fiction but I fell backwards into non-fiction. It started when I got locked out of two apartments in one day and I told the story to some friends, one of whom worked in the 'Village Voice' and asked me to turn it into an essay.

Day Me Voice Story Thought Friends

But a large symphony orchestra basically is a repertory company and it has a very enormous repertoire and it is important for the performers to be able to know how to shift focus so that they instantly become part of the sound world that a particular repertoire demands.

Michael Tilson Thomas

Focus World Know Important Become

I was so shocked by how many people watched 'Lois and Clark.'

People Shocked How Many Watched

There is nothing inconsistent about having a conservative outlook and being vigorous.

Nothing Conservative Being Outlook

The fact is, feminism is not what it used to be.

Janine di Giovanni

Feminism Used Fact

These are basic, nonpartisan, non-ideological questions. How many United States senators are there... who was the first president.

Questions President First United Who

I always show great respect for everyone, including Manchester United.

Respect Great Always Everyone United

You gotta do what you gotta do. And I had to figure that out, and I used to - I couldn't stand the media, but I realized they have a job. They gotta do what they have to do.

Job Stand Media You Out Used

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