Jean-Jacques Rousseau Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"The most absolute authority is that which
penetrates into a man’s innermost being
and concerns itself no less with his will
than with his actions."

by:	Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) Political philosopher, educationist and essayist
Source:	The Social Contract, 1762
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Categories:	Authority, Conformity, Free Thought, Individualism, Intelligence, Knowledge, Leadership, Loyalty, Propaganda, Reason, Totalitarian
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Read "Behold The Pale Horse" by William Cooper -- CAP
The will of a man exists in a state of subjugation to that with which he most profoundly identifies, either freely or under duress. -- Patrick Henry, Red Hill
OK, as a stand alone concept, I can go along with that. I'm not sure how to rate it - tooooo many applications. -- Mike, Norwalk
Hence, the 'battle for hearts and minds.' -- E Archer, NYC