It is too difficult to think nobly when one only thinks to get a living. - Jean-Jacques Rousseau

" "
Engraved portrait of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, facing right

It is too difficult to think nobly when one only thinks to get a living.

English
Collect this quote

About Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (June 28, 1712 – July 2, 1778) was a major French-speaking Genevan philosopher of Enlightenment whose political ideas influenced the French Revolution, the development of socialist theory, and the growth of nationalism.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Maurice Quentin de La Tour (Public domain / CC0)

Also Known As

Alternative Names: Citizen of Geneva Jean Jacques Rousseau J. J. Rousseau Rousseau J.J. Rousseau JJ Rousseau

Share this quote as an image

Customize card

PREMIUM FEATURE

Advanced Search Filters

Filter search results by source, date, and more with our premium search tools.

Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.

Additional quotes by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

He aquí el estudio a que me he aplicado con preferencia, para que, aún suponiendo mi mėtodo enteramente falso, se obtenga siempre beneficio de mis observaciones.

PREMIUM FEATURE

Advanced Search Filters

Filter search results by source, date, and more with our premium search tools.

Loading...