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
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
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
The deterioration of a government begins almost always by the decay of its principles. Charles de Secondat begindecaydeterioration Change image and share on social
Men, who are rogues individually, are in the mass very honorable people. Charles de Secondat honorableindividuallyman Change image and share on social
Life was given to me as a favor, so I may abandon it when it is one no longer. Charles de Secondat abandonfavorlife 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
There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. Charles de Secondat greatjusticelaw Change image and share on social
If I knew of something that could serve my nation but would ruin another, I would not propose it to my prince, for I am first a man and only then a Frenchman... because I am necessarily a man, and only accidentally am I French. Charles de Secondat accidentallyfrenchfrenchman share on social
