The reason the Romans built their great... by Charles de Montesquieu | We Heart Quotes

Writer philosopher Reason political theory

The reason the Romans built their great paved highways was because they had such inconvenient footwear.

- Charles de Montesquieu

Other quotes by Charles de Montesquieu

State

In the infancy of societies, the chiefs of state shape its institutions; later the institutions shape the chiefs of state.

- Charles de Montesquieu

Success

Success in the majority of circumstances depends on knowing how long it takes to succeed.

- Charles de Montesquieu

Friendship

Friendship is an arrangement by which we undertake to exchange small favors for big ones.

- Charles de Montesquieu

Peace

Peace is a natural effect of trade.

- Charles de Montesquieu

Law Right

Liberty is the right to do what the law permits.

- Charles de Montesquieu

Age People

It is not the young people that degenerate; they are not spoiled till those of mature age are already sunk into corruption.

- Charles de Montesquieu

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