"The state of monarchy is not like that of a despotism. In a monarchy, the prince is master of his subjects, but not of his laws."

"Republics are destroyed by luxury, monarchies by poverty."

"The English love liberty so much that they are always ready to sacrifice it to their interests."

"The true spirit of equality is not to have any, but to be equal to those whom one has chosen to command."

"The spirit of moderation should be the spirit of the legislator."