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.
— Montesquieu Early Modern

Separation of powers

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Context

The Persian Letters, Letter XLIX

Date / Period

1721

Category

Shocking

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/6836/6836-h/6836-h.htm#link2H_4_0024

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Method

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