The severity of the laws prevents their execution. Charles de Montesquieu executionlawprevent Change image and share on social
Peace is a natural effect of trade. Charles de Montesquieu effectnaturalpeace Change image and share on social
False happiness renders men stern and proud, and that happiness is never communicated. True happiness renders them kind and sensible, and that happiness is always shared. Charles de Montesquieu communicatefalsehappiness Change image and share on social
Friendship is an arrangement by which we undertake to exchange small favors for big ones. Charles de Montesquieu arrangementbigexchange Change image and share on social
Author: A fool who, not content with having bored those who have lived with him, insists on tormenting generations to come. Charles de Montesquieu authorborecontent Change image and share on social
There is no one, says another, whom fortune does not visit once in his life; but when she does not find him ready to receive her, she walks in at the door, and flies out at the window. Charles de Montesquieu doorfindfly Change image and share on social
It is always the adventurers who do great things, not the sovereigns of great empires. Charles de Montesquieu adventurerempiregreat Change image and share on social
In the infancy of societies, the chiefs of state shape its institutions; later the institutions shape the chiefs of state. Charles de Montesquieu chiefinfancyinstitution Change image and share on social
The spirit of moderation should also be the spirit of the lawgiver. Charles de Montesquieu lawgivermoderationspirit Change image and share on social
The sublimity of administration consists in knowing the proper degree of power that should be exerted on different occasions. Charles de Montesquieu administrationconsistdegree Change image and share on social
