Rousseau
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Henri Le Douanier, 1844–1910, French painter.
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Jean Jacques 1712–78, French philosopher, author, and social reformer; born in Switzerland.
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(Pierre Étienne) Théodore 1812–67, French painter.
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Henri (ɑ̃ri), known as le Douanier . 1844–1910, French painter, who created bold dreamlike pictures, often of exotic landscapes in a naive style. Among his works are Sleeping Gypsy (1897) and Jungle with a Lion (1904–06). He also worked as a customs official
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Jean Jacques (ʒɑ̃ ʒak). 1712–78, French philosopher and writer, born in Switzerland, who strongly influenced the theories of the French Revolution and the romantics. Many of his ideas spring from his belief in the natural goodness of man, whom he felt was warped by society. His works include Du contrat social (1762), Émile (1762), and his Confessions (1782)
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Théodore (teɔdɔr). 1812–67, French landscape painter: leader of the Barbizon school
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The video led lawmakers in Quebec to vote unanimously to demand Rousseau’s resignation, and Carney at the time said Rousseau and the company’s board should be held accountable for a lapse in judgment and compassion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Rousseau is stepping down from his post at the end of the third quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Chief Executive Officer Michael Rousseau said Air Canada expects to offset between 50% and 60% of rising fuel costs, which have shot up since the beginning of the war in Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Jean-Jacques Rousseau held that human reason prompts us to turn away from others’ suffering, for it is reason that overcomes the instinct of compassion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
For example, Monsieur Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed that people were basically generous and kind, and that disagreeable behavior was caused by a poor upbringing and the corrupting influence of civilization.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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