When a man is flattered, he is often made to believe that he is greater than he is.
Separation of powers
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"Luxury is therefore absolutely necessary in monarchies; as it is also in despotic states, but not in republics."
Shocking"The love of our country is a love of ourselves."
Shocking"A nation may lose its liberties in a day and not miss them in a century."
Humorous"When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty; because apprehensions may arise, lest the same monarch or senate s…"
Controversial"Again, there is no liberty, if the power of judging be not separated from the legislative and executive powers. Were it joined with the legislative, the life and liberty of the subject would be expose…"
Controversial