Although Turin was further than Geneva, I judged that, being the capital, it was more closely connected with… — Jean Jacques Rousseau

Although Turin was further than Geneva, I judged that, being the capital, it was more closely connected with Annecy than a town of different faith and in a foreign land; and, besides, as I was setting out in obedience to Madame de Warens, I considered myself as remaining under her guidance, and that was more than living in her neighbourhood.

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