Charles de Secondat
Biography
Quotes
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.