The climate, the religion, the laws, the maxims of government, the precedents, the morals, and the customs; all these things have a reciprocal influence on one another.
Separation of powers
The Spirit of the Laws, Book XIX, Chapter IV: Of the General Spirit of Mankind
1748
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"The people are extremely fickle, and if they are not governed by strict laws, they will soon fall into anarchy."
Shocking"There are two sorts of tyranny: one real, which consists in the violence of the government; and the other of opinion, which is felt when those who govern establish things that clash with the notions o…"
Shocking"The principle of monarchy is honor."
Controversial"The more a government approaches to a republic, the less is the business of the prince."
Controversial"To prevent the executive power from being able to oppress, it is requisite that the armies with which it is entrusted should consist of the people, and have the same spirit as the people."
Shocking