Destiny gave him eighty years of existence, that he might slowly decompose the decayed age; he had the time to combat against time, and when he fell he was the conqueror.

His disciples filled courts, academies, and saloons; those of Rousseau grew splenetic and visionary amongst the lower orders of society.

The one had been the fortunate and elegant advocate of the aristocracy, the other was the secret consoler and beloved avenger of the democracy.

His book was the book of all oppressed and tender souls.

Unhappy and devotee himself, he had placed God by the side of the people; his doctrines sanctified the mind, whilst they led the heart to rebellion.