There is no nation so powerful, as the one that obeys its laws not from principals of fear or reason, but from passion. Charles de Montesquieu fearlawnation Change image and share on social
We should weep for men at their birth, not at their death. Charles de Montesquieu birthdeathman Change image and share on social
It is always the adventurers who do great things, not the sovereigns of great empires. Charles de Montesquieu adventurerempiregreat Change image and share on social
Liberty is the right to do what the law permits. Charles de Montesquieu lawlibertypermit Change image and share on social
If triangles had a god, they would give him three sides. Charles de Montesquieu givegodside Change image and share on social
If we only wanted to be happy, it would be easy; but we want to be happier than other people, and that is almost always difficult, since we think them happier than they are. Charles de Montesquieu difficulteasyhappy Change image and share on social
There is no crueler tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and in the name of justice. Charles de Montesquieu cruelerjusticelaw Change image and share on social
Success in the majority of circumstances depends on knowing how long it takes to succeed. Charles de Montesquieu circumstancedependknow Change image and share on social
Talent is a gift which God has given us secretly, and which we reveal without perceiving it. Charles de Montesquieu giftgodperceive Change image and share on social
To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them. Charles de Montesquieu greatpeoplestand Change image and share on social
