It is always the adventurers who do grea... by Charles de Montesquieu | We Heart Quotes

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It is always the adventurers who do great things, not the sovereigns of great empires.

- Charles de Montesquieu

Other quotes by 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

Love

To love to read is to exchange hours of ennui for hours of delight.

- Charles de Montesquieu

Death Men

We should weep for men at their birth, not at their death.

- Charles de Montesquieu

Moderation

The spirit of moderation should also be the spirit of the lawgiver.

- Charles de Montesquieu

Peace

Peace is a natural effect of trade.

- Charles de Montesquieu

Laws

Useless laws weaken the necessary laws.

- Charles de Montesquieu

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