Quote by Jean Jacques Rousseau

We are born, so to speak, twice over; born into existence, and born into life; born a human being, and born a man.

We are born, so to speak, twice over; born into existence, a

Summary

This quote emphasizes the concept of two-fold birth - the first being our physical birth that brings us into existence as human beings, and the second being our moral and social birth which shapes us into mindful individuals. It suggests that simply being born as a human does not automatically make one a complete "man" or individual; rather, we must undergo personal growth and development, embracing our values, responsibilities, and actions to truly embody the qualities associated with being a thoughtful and conscientious human being.

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