What orators lack in depth they make up for in length. Charles de Montesquieu depthlacklength Change image and share on social
An author is a fool who, not content with boring those he lives with, insists on boring future generations. Charles de Montesquieu authorborecontent Change image and share on social
There should be weeping at a man's birth, not at his death. Charles de Montesquieu birthdeathman Change image and share on social
We must have constantly present in our minds the difference between independence and liberty. Liberty is a right of doing whatever the laws permit, and if a citizen could do what they forbid he would no longer be possessed of liberty. Charles de Montesquieu citizenconstantlydifference share on social
Luxury ruins republics; poverty, monarchies. Charles de Montesquieu luxurymonarchypoverty Change image and share on social
To love to read is to exchange hours of ennui for hours of delight. Charles de Montesquieu delightennuiexchange Change image and share on social
Countries are well cultivated, not as they are fertile, but as they are free. Charles de Montesquieu countrycultivatefertile Change image and share on social
Laws undertake to punish only overt acts. Charles de Montesquieu actlawovert Change image and share on social
A nation may lose its liberties in a day and not miss them in a century. Charles de Montesquieu centurydayliberty Change image and share on social
In most things success depends on knowing how long it takes to succeed. Charles de Montesquieu dependknowlong Change image and share on social
