Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk
Charles de Montesquieu Philosopher
Gender: Male
Citizenship: France
Born: Jan 18, 1689
Died: Feb 10, 1755
Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu, generally referred to as simply Montesquieu, was a French lawyer, man of letters, and political philosopher who lived during the Age of Enlightenment. He is famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world. He did more than any other author to secure the place of the word despotism in the political lexicon, and may have been partly responsible for the popularization of the terms feudalism and Byzantine Empire.
It is not the young people that degenerate they are not spoiled till those of mature age are already sunk into corruption.
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Success in the majority of circumstances depends on knowing how long it takes to succeed.
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To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them.
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In most things success depends on knowing how long it takes to succeed.
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