Jean-Jacques Rousseau

"Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains."

"Education should develop a person's abilities, not subjugate them to society."

"A true society is one that allows every person to grow and be happy."

"Happiness does not depend on external circumstances; it is within us."

"Human nature is kind, and only society makes man cruel."

"Freedom is obedience to the laws we set for ourselves."

"A person must be both learned and moral."

"Thoughts about good and evil often depend on upbringing rather than nature."

"The greatest evil is ignorance and lies."

"The state must be built on the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity."