Charles de Secondat

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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.

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alone

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.

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equality

But constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is apt to abuse it, and to carry his authority as far as it will go.

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experience

There are three species of government: republican, monarchical, and despotic.

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government

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.

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knowledge

Men, who are rogues individually, are in the mass very honorable people.

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men

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.

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peace

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

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politics

Power ought to serve as a check to power.

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power

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

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