The thirst after happiness is never extinguished in the heart of man.

La soif du bonheur ne s'eteint point dans le coeur de l'homme.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Confessions (Rousseau)

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Topic

Seeking happiness

Author

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Source

Confessions (Rousseau)

Genre

Autobiography and memoir

Language

French

Time

1789 1780s 18th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

From

Switzerland Europe

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Original Citation

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques. Les Confessions [The Confessions]. Aux Deux-Ponts: Chez Sanson Et Compagnie, 1789, bk. 9.

Current Citation

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques. Confessions, translated by Angela Scholar. Oxford University Press, 2008, pt. 2, bk. 9.

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Time
1787 1780s 18th century
Era
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Original Citation

Hamilton, Alexander [published as Publius]. "Federalist No. 1: General Introduction." Independent Journal, 27 Oct. 1787.

Current Citation

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Medium
Novel
Genre
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Current Citation

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