I would rather be a man of paradoxes than a man of prejudices
Genevan philosopher, writer and composer. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution.
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe
The best means of taking revenge on a man is not to resemble that man.
Do not criticize too much. Too much criticism leads to hate and a bad behavior.
The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.
Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them
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