Nigel’s Reviews > Emile, or On Education > Status Update

I show the goal that must be set; I do not say it can be reached. But I do say that he who comes nearest to it will have succeeded best.

Give not only alms; give charity.

And if they do not reform, they will at least abstain from scandal; this is all we need for our project.
Stop blaming others for your own faults; the evil children see corrupts them less than that which you teach them.