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
There is only one thing that can form a bond between men, and that is gratitude... we cannot give someone else greater power over us than we have ourselves. Charles de Secondat bondformgive 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
As soon as man enters into a state of society he loses the sense of his weakness; equality ceases, and then commences the state of war. Charles de Secondat ceasecommenceenter Change image and share on social
Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty. Charles de Secondat endluxurymonarchy Change image and share on social
I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should appear like a fool but be wise. Charles de Secondat foolobservesucceed 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
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