Confessions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau Lies and Deceit Quotes

I grew confused, stammered, and eventually said with a blush that it was Marion that gave it to me. (2.1.89)

For shame, Rousseau. Though at least he has the decency to blush.

I saw nothing but the horror of being found out, of being publicly proclaimed, to my face, as a thief, a liar, and a slanderer. (2.1.92)

Shmoopers, here's a glimpse into Rousseau's psyche. He hates nothing more than to be publicly humiliated.

She loathed duplicity and lying; she was just, equitable, humane, disinterested. (5.1.37)

Mama is the perfect human specimen, apparently. If she's so conscientious about telling the truth, why does she like Rousseau?