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.
Baron de MontesquieuI shall ever repeat it, that mankind are governed not by extremes, but by principals of moderation.
Baron de MontesquieuThere is no crueler tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and in the name of justice.
Baron de MontesquieuChristianity stamped its character on jurisprudence; for empire has ever a connection with the priesthood.
Baron de Montesquieu