In the infancy of societies, the chiefs of state shape its institutions; later the institutions shape the chiefs of state. Charles de Montesquieu chiefinfancyinstitution Change image and share on social
An empire founded by war has to maintain itself by war. Charles de Montesquieu empirefoundmaintain 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
We should weep for men at their birth, not at their death. Charles de Montesquieu birthdeathman Change image and share on social
Countries are well cultivated, not as they are fertile, but as they are free. Charles de Montesquieu countrycultivatefertile 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
False happiness renders men stern and proud, and that happiness is never communicated. True happiness renders them kind and sensible, and that happiness is always shared. Charles de Montesquieu communicatefalsehappiness Change image and share on social
Useless laws weaken the necessary laws. Charles de Montesquieu lawuselessweaken Change image and share on social
Peace is a natural effect of trade. Charles de Montesquieu effectnaturalpeace Change image and share on social
The reason the Romans built their great paved highways was because they had such inconvenient footwear. Charles de Montesquieu buildfootweargreat Change image and share on social
