"Although modesty is natural to man, it is not natural to children. Modesty only begins with the knowledge of evil."

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This reflection on wisdom by Jean-Jacques Rousseau resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in wisdom is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, philosophe, writer, and composer. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Age of Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the development of modern political, economic, and educational thought.

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