The principle of democracy is corrupted not only when the spirit of equality is lost, but also when it is carried to an extreme.
Separation of powers
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"The women of Europe have lost all their influence; they have none in the state, none in the church, none in the family."
Controversial"In moderate governments, the love of the country is the love of the whole."
Shocking"Luxury is therefore absolutely necessary in monarchies; as it is also in despotic states, but not in republics."
Shocking"The people's deputies should not be chosen from the general body of the nation; but it is proper that in every considerable place a deputy should be elected by the inhabitants."
Controversial"In a true state of nature, all men are born equal, but they cannot remain so. Society makes them lose their equality, and they can recover it only by the laws."
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