Weak minds exaggerate too much the wrong done to the Africans. Charles de Secondat africanexaggeratemind Change image and share on social
People here argue about religion interminably, but it appears that they are competing at the same time to see who can be the least devout. Charles de Secondat appeararguecompete Change image and share on social
The law of nations is naturally founded on this principle, that different nations ought in time of peace to do one another all the good they can, and in time of war as little injury as possible, without prejudicing their real interests. Charles de Secondat foundgoodinjury share on social
Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty. Charles de Secondat endluxurymonarchy Change image and share on social
The object of war is victory; that of victory is conquest; and that of conquest preservation. Charles de Secondat conquestobjectpreservation Change image and share on social
Power ought to serve as a check to power. Charles de Secondat checkpowerserve Change image and share on social
You have to study a great deal to know a little. Charles de Secondat dealgreatstudy Change image and share on social
Law in general is human reason, inasmuch as it governs all the inhabitants of the earth: the political and civil laws of each nation ought to be only the particular cases in which human reason is applied. Charles de Secondat applycasecivil share on social
I have read descriptions of Paradise that would make any sensible person stop wanting to go there. Charles de Secondat descriptionmakeparadise Change image and share on social
Do you think that God will punish them for not practicing a religion which he did not reveal to them? Charles de Secondat godpracticepunish Change image and share on social
