In all the ills that befall us, we are more concerned by the intention than the result. A tile that falls off a roof may injure us more seriously, but it will not wound us so deeply as a stone thrown deliberately by a malevolent hand. The blow may miss, but the intention always strikes home.
Jean-Jacques RousseauGratitude is a duty which ought to be paid, but which none have a right to expect.
Jean-Jacques RousseauThat which renders life burdensome to us generally arises from the abuse of it.
Jean-Jacques RousseauShe was dull, unattractive, couldn't tell the time, count money or tie her own shoe laces... But I loved her
Jean-Jacques Rousseau