The tyranny of a prince in an oligarchy... by Charles de Montesquieu | We Heart Quotes

Writer philosopher Apathy political theory

The tyranny of a prince in an oligarchy is not so dangerous to the public welfare as the apathy of a citizen in a democracy.

- Charles de Montesquieu

Other quotes by Charles de Montesquieu

Fool World

I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should seem a fool, but be wise.

- Charles de Montesquieu

War

An empire founded by war has to maintain itself by war.

- Charles de Montesquieu

God

Talent is a gift which God has given us secretly, and which we reveal without perceiving it.

- Charles de Montesquieu

Fear

There is no nation so powerful, as the one that obeys its laws not from principals of fear or reason, but from passion.

- Charles de Montesquieu

People

To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them.

- Charles de Montesquieu

Justice Name

There is no crueler tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and in the name of justice.

- Charles de Montesquieu

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