"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 Romans, having conquered all the nations of the earth, had no longer any enemies to fight but themselves."

"Frequent punishments are a sign of weakness or indolence in the government."

"When the body of the people in a republic possess the supreme power, this is called a democracy."