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
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
The severity of the laws prevents their execution. Charles de Montesquieu executionlawprevent Change image and share on social
There should be weeping at a man's birth, not at his death. Charles de Montesquieu birthdeathman 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
Peace is a natural effect of trade. Charles de Montesquieu effectnaturalpeace Change image and share on social
No kingdom has shed more blood than the kingdom of Christ. Charles de Montesquieu bloodchristkingdom 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
