Famous quote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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Our will is always for our own good, but we do not always see what that is
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"Our will is always for our own good, but we do not always see what that is"

- Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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This quote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau speaks with the concept that our will is constantly for our own good, even if we don't constantly acknowledge it. He recommends that our will is a reflection of our innermost desires and that it is our duty to recognize and act on them. He suggests that our will is an effective force that can lead us to our own good, but that we should be aware of it and utilize it to our advantage. He also suggests that our will can be misdirected which we need to bear in mind our choices and actions. Ultimately, Rousseau is motivating us to be mindful of our will and to utilize it to our advantage, as it is constantly for our own great.

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau This quote is written / told by Jean-Jacques Rousseau between June 28, 1712 and July 2, 1778. He was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 55 other quotes.

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