The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: To be sane in a world of madmen is in itself madness Stoicism and political thought from famous philosopher

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a key Enlightenment figure, questioned societal norms and authority, emphasizing equality and liberty. His quote, 'To be sane in a world of madmen is in itself madness,' highlights the isolation of independent thinkers. Rousseau argued that societal pressures distort sanity, labeling those who deviate as irrational, yet history shows independent thought often leads to eventual acceptance.