Baron de Montesquieu
Biography
Quotes
- There is no crueler tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and in the name of justice.
- The tyranny of a prince in an oligarchy is not so dangerous to the public welfare as the apathy of a citizen in a democracy.
- It is not the young people that degenerate; they are not spoiled till those of mature age are already sunk into corruption.
