Each particular society begins to feel its strength, whence arises a state of war between different nations. Charles de Secondat arisebeginfeel 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
Although born in a prosperous realm, we did not believe that its boundaries should limit our knowledge, and that the lore of the East should alone enlighten us. Charles de Secondat bearboundaryeast 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
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
When the body of the people is possessed of the supreme power, it is called a democracy. Charles de Secondat bodycalldemocracy Change image and share on social
