Quote by Jean Jacques Rousseau

Our greatest evils flow from ourselves.

Our greatest evils flow from ourselves.

Summary

This quote suggests that the root of our most significant wrongdoings and malevolent actions originate within us. Rather than blaming external factors or circumstances, the quote emphasizes that the source of evil lies within our own thoughts, choices, and behaviors. It reminds us that all individuals have the potential for both good and evil, and we must take responsibility for our actions and strive towards self-awareness, self-improvement, and moral growth in order to prevent these inherent evils from surfacing and causing harm to ourselves and others.

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By Jean Jacques Rousseau

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