"Or, rather, let us be more simple and less vain."

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Swiss Philosopher

Advice, Simplicity, Truth, Humility

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"When someone gives you advice, just ask them to give it in writing and they will either keep mum or will run from there."

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"Happiness: a good bank account, a good cook, and a good digestion."

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"Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases."

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"Absolute silence leads to sadness. It is the image of death."

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"You forget that the fruits belong to all and that the land belongs to no one."

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