The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless
Genevan philosopher, writer and composer. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution.
A capacity, and taste, for reading gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others
There’s nothing quite as frightening as someone who knows they are right
Lectures which really teach will never be popular; lectures which are popular will never really teach
Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them; and each mind perceives a different beauty
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds
In heaven, all the interesting people are missing
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