Childhood is the sleep of reason.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau Quotes
Showing all quotesBirth: | 28th June, 1712 |
Death: | 2nd July, 1778 |
Nationality: | French |
Profession: | Philosopher |
About
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born in Geneva, Switzerland. He was a Swiss-born French philosopher, novelist and composer of the 18th century. His political philosophy influenced the Enlightenment in France and across Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the overall development of modern political and educational thought. He wrote several books include: Discourse on the Arts and Sciences (essay), Discourse on Inequality, Julie, or the New Heloise (novel), Emile, or On Education (novel), The Social Contract, Reveries of a Solitary Walker, and Confessions (autobiography).
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 25th November
Births
- 1939 - Martin Feldstein
- 1936 - William McIlvanney
- 1870 - Maurice Denis
- 1920 - Ricardo Montalban
- 1926 - Poul Anderson
Deaths
- 1970 - Yukio Mishima
- 1973 - Laurence Harvey
- 1998 - Nelson Goodman
- 2002 - Karel Reisz
- 1974 - U Thant
Quote of the day
Popular Topics
Nature Quotes
America Quotes
Attitude Quotes
Beauty Quotes
Best Friend Quotes
Break Up Quotes
Computer Quotes
Environment Quotes
Experience Quotes
Family Quotes
Flirting Quotes
Gift Quotes
God Quotes
Money Quotes
Past Quotes
Smile Quotes
Funny Quotes
Education Quotes
Spirituality Quotes
Ability Quotes
Achievement Quotes
Economy Quotes
Wisdom Quotes
Work Quotes
Appreciation Quotes
Dissent Quotes
Encouragement Quotes
Management Quotes
Influence Quotes
T-shirt Quotes
About Quoteswave
Quoteswave have collection of famous quotes and sayings by popular authors. We have biggest database of famous proverbs and quotes with images. We have categorized all quotes with different topics and tags like love quotes, inspirational, motivational, life, friendship, success, smile, achievement and belief quotes. Everyone love good meaningful quotes so share famous picture quotes with your friends and loved one.
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Share with your friends