The law of nations is naturally founded on this principle, that different nations ought in time of peace … - Baron de Montesquieu

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We are at that very point in time when a 400-year old age is rattling in its death bed and another is struggling to be born.

Baron de Montesquieu

The law of nations is naturally founded on this principle, that different nations ought in time of peace to do one another all the good they can, and in time of war as little injury as possible, without prejudicing their real interests.

Good, Law, Nations, Naturally, Real, War

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If we only wanted to be happy, it would be easy; but we want to be happier than other people, and that is almost always difficult, since we think them happier than they are.

Thinking, People, Would Be, Happier, Easy

The less men think, the more they talk.

Philosophical, Men, Thinking, Talk, Think

The alms given to a naked man in the street do not fulfil the obligations of the state, which owes to every citizen a certain subsistence, a proper nourishment, convenient clothing, and a kind of life not incompatible with health.

Citizens, Health, Kind, Men, Naked, State

They who love to inform themselves, are never idle. Though I have no business of consequence to take care of, I am nevertheless continually employed. I spend my life in examining things: I write down in the evening whatever I have remarked, what I have seen, and what I have heard in the day: every thing engages my attention, and every thing excites my wonder: I am like an infant, whose organs, as yet tender, are strongly affected by the slightest objects.

Writing, Evening, Attention, Things, Heard, Love

Political liberty in a citizen is that tranquillity of spirit which comes from the opinion each one has of his security, and in order for him to have this liberty the government must be such that one citizen cannot fear another citizen.

Government, Order, Political, Tranquillity, Opinion

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We are at that very point in time when a 400-year old age is rattling in its death bed and another is struggling to be born.

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But deep down she said to herself, Franz maybe strong, but his strength is directed outward; when it comes to the people he lives with, the people he's loves, he's weak. Franz's weakness is called goodness. Franz would never give Sabina orders. He would never command her, as Tomas had, to lay the mirror on the floor and walk back and forth on it naked. Not that he lacks sensuality; he simply lacks the strength to give orders. There are things that can be accomplished only by violence. Physical love is unthinkable without violence.

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. . . the wing of a fly is proof enough of the existence of God for me.

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