Montesquieu Quotes

The object of war is victory; that of victory is conquest; and that of conquest preservation.

Montesquieu

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: philosopher
  • Nationality: french
  • Birth: January 18, 1689 - February 10, 1755

Topics

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My fondest memories are of watching lambs being delivered.

Jessica Raine

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Old Hollywood icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Vivien Leigh, and Bette Davis are so inspiring; their style is romantic and feminine and their glamour mesmerizing. I love the idea of channeling that spirit on your wedding day.

Jenny Packham

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Music has the ability to comfort people.

Matthew Morrison

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It always interests me how obsessed people are about age.

Amanda Burton

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I think it's great when people accuse me, almost always falsely, of promoting conspiracy theories, because that shows how effective I am at messaging and how effectively I can use social media.

Mike Cernovich

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I originally invested in Dropcam because I foresaw what the company and their products could do for consumers and the industry. I've been deeply impressed with what they've done in such little time, and I'm confident that they'll continue to exceed my expectations.

Mitch Kapor

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The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem.

Milton Friedman

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I have a platform, and I can help. I can be in spaces that reporters will never be in because I'm a protester.

DeRay Mckesson

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When you're fundraising for a venture fund, you're supposed to not talk.

Chris Sacca

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Of course we need action, but it should be Just action.

Clare Short

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It's too bad prayer comes bundled in a package of 'spiritual disciplines.' Really, we should see prayer as a spiritual privilege. We don't do it as a callisthenic exercise to gain points with God; we do it, because it is good for us in every way.

Philip Yancey

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It's not that sexual liberation or feminist messages are dead.

Susie Bright

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