Republics are brought to their ends by luxury; monarchies by poverty.
BARON DE MONTESQUIEUThe power of divorce can be given only to those who feel the inconveniences of marriage, and who are sensible of the moment when it is for their interest to make them cease.
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To succeed in the world we must look foolish but be wise.
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The majority of men are more capable of great actions than of good ones.
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Man, as a physical being, is like other bodies governed by invariable laws.
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There is a very good saying that if triangles invented a god, they would make him three-sided.
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Laws undertake to punish only overt acts.
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When the body of the people is possessed of the supreme power, it is called a democracy.
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There are three species of government: republican, monarchical, and despotic.
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Slowness is frequently the cause of much greater slowness.
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Liberty is the right to do what the law permits.
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Injustice towards others is a threat to everybody
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Republics come to an end by luxurious habits; monarchies by poverty.
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The less luxury there is in a republic, the more it is perfect.
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Vanity and pride of nations; vanity is as advantageous to a government as pride is dangerous.
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Fain would I glide down a gentle river, but I am carried away by a torrent.
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Love of the republic in a democracy, is a love of the democracy; love of the democracy is that of equality. Love of the democracy is likewise that of frugality.
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