We are born, so to speak, twice over; born into existence, and born in…

Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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We are born, so to speak, twice over; born into existence, and born into life; born a human being, and born a man. ✨ Jean Jacques Rousseau (2015). Emile, p.340, eKitap Projesi
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