Jean-Jacques Rousseau Quotes

For, as I think I have said, I can only meditate when I am walking. When I stop I cease to think; my mind only works with my legs.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Thinking
• Mind
• Stop
• Walking
• Legs

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