It is philosophy that isolates [man] sight of the misfortunes of others: perish if you will, I am secure. Nothing but such general evils as threaten the whole community can disturb the tranquil sleep of the philosopher, or tear him from his bed. #JeanJacquesRousseau

It is philosophy that isolates [man] sight of the misfortunes of others: perish if you will, I am secure. Nothing but such general evils as threaten the whole community can disturb the tranquil sleep of the philosopher, or tear him from his bed. #JeanJacquesRousseau

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