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“When the body of the people is possessed of the supreme power, it is called a democracy.”

Charles de Secondat · Politics

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Charles de Secondat

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.

Loneliness

Charles de Secondat

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.

Religion

Charles de Secondat

Each particular society begins to feel its strength, whence arises a state of war between different nations.

Strength

Charles de Secondat

Power ought to serve as a check to power.

Power