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It is unreasonable … to oblige a man not to attempt the defense of his own life.
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Defense Men Reason
If I knew something that would serve my country but would harm mankind, I would never reveal it; for I am a citizen of humanity first and by necessity, and a citizen of France second, and only by accident
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Country Humanity Patriotism
At our coming into the world we contract an immense debt to our country, which we can never discharge.
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Country Debt World
Religious wars are not caused by the fact that there is more than one religion, but by the spirit of intolerance… the spread of which can only be regarded as the total eclipse of human reason.
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Religion Religious War
The English are busy folk; they have no time in which to be polite.
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Busy Polite Time
When we seek after wit, we discover only foolishness.
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Discover Foolishness Wit
Man, as a physical being, is like other bodies governed by invariable laws.
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Humanity Law Men
I have ever held it as a maxim never to do that through another which it was impossible for me to execute myself.
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Another Execute Impossible Maxims
There is still another inconvenieney in conquests made by democracies; their government is ever odious to the conquered states. It is apparently monarchical, but in reality it is more oppressive than monarchy, as the experience of all ages and countries evinces.
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Country Government Reality
Republics come to an end by luxurious habits; monarchies by poverty.
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Politics Republic Wisdom
When the savages of Louisiana wish to have fruit, they cut the tree at the bottom and gather the fruit. That is exactly a despotic government.
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Cutting Government Tree
The alms given to a naked man in the street do not fulfil the obligations of the state, which owes to every citizen a certain subsistence, a proper nourishment, convenient clothing, and a kind of life not incompatible with health.
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Citizens Men Naked
To succeed in the world we must look foolish but be wise.
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Looks Success Wise
Virtue in a republic is the love of one’s country, that is the love of equality.
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Country Republic Virtue
Political liberty is to be found only in moderate governments.
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Government Liberty Political
When the body of the people is possessed of the supreme power, it is called a democracy.
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Democracy Nerd People

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