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We are born weak, we need strength helpless, we need aid foolish, we need reason. All that we lack at birth, all that we
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"We are born weak, we need strength; helpless, we need aid; foolish, we need reason. All that we lack at birth, all that we need when we come to man's estate, is the gift of education"

- Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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This quote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau speaks to the relevance of education in our lives. He recommends that when we are born, we are weak, helpless, and also crazy. We do not have the skills as well as expertise to browse the world around us. Education and learning is the crucial to unlocking our potential and also assisting us to become the very best variation of ourselves. Education gives us with the stamina, help, and reason that we require to prosper. It gives us the devices to end up being independent and to make educated decisions. Education is the foundation of our growth as well as development, and it is important for us to reach our full potential. Without it, we would be incapable to reach our objectives and also live a satisfying life.

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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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