How many famous and high-spirited heroes have lived a day too long? – Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases. – Jean-Jacques Rousseau

How many famous and high-spirited heroes have lived a day too long? – Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases. – Jean-Jacques Rousseau
I have resolved on an enterprise that has no precedent and will have no imitator. I want to set before my fellow human beings a man in every way true to nature and that man will be myself. – Jean-Jacques Rousseau
The best thing that ever happened to me is that nothing happened in writing. I ended up working for engineering companies, and thats where I found my material, in the everyday struggle between capitalism and grace. Being broke and tired, you dont come home your best self. – George Saunders