The history of almost all nations shows that if they have lost their liberty, it has been by the fault of the people, not the prince.
Separation of powers
Considerations on the Causes of the Grandeur and Decadence of the Romans, Chapter 11
1734
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"There is no nation in the world that has more need of religion than the English."
Controversial"In a true democracy, the people are sovereign, and the magistrates are only its ministers."
Controversial"We should not be surprised to see the great men of history so often overcome by fortune. It is because they were not great enough to despise it."
Shocking"Useless laws weaken the necessary laws."
Humorous"A people is not free when its passions are not restrained by laws."
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