Remorse sleeps during prosperity but awakes bitter consciousness during adversity.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Philosopher from Republic of Geneva (1712–1778).

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau lived from 1712 – 1778.

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