In moderate governments, the love of the country, shame, and the fear of blame are restraining motives, which may prevent many crimes.
Separation of powers
The Spirit of the Laws, Book VI, Chapter XII: Of the Power of Punishments
1748
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Humorous"The inhabitants of warm countries are timid like old men; those of cold countries are courageous like young ones."
Controversial"The custom of exposing children was very frequent among the Greeks, because they had no families."
Controversial"To prevent the executive power from being able to oppress, it is requisite that the armies with which it is entrusted should consist of the people, and have the same spirit as the people."
Shocking"The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets, and steal loaves of bread."
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