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

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Swiss Philosopher

Knowledge, Being, Desire, Pleasure

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

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