French - Philosopher | January 18, 1689 - February 10, 1755
Society is the union of men and not the men themselves.
Montesquieu
MenSocietyUnionThemselves
Raillery is a mode of speaking in favor of one's wit at the expense of one's better nature.
NatureBetterWitFavorSpeaking
I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should appear like a fool but be wise.
FoolWiseSucceedWorldAlwaysLike
You have to study a great deal to know a little.
GreatYouKnowStudyLittleDeal
Happy the people whose annals are tiresome.
HappyPeopleWhoseTiresome
Peace is a natural effect of trade.
PeaceNaturalTradeEffect
What orators lack in depth they make up for in length.
UpDepthMakeLengthMake UpLack
No kingdom has shed more blood than the kingdom of Christ.
BloodMoreKingdomChristThanShed
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