The history of almost all nations shows that if they have lost their liberty, it has been by the fault of the people, not the prince.
Separation of powers
Considerations on the Causes of the Grandeur and Decadence of the Romans, Chapter 11
1734
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"The Romans were a nation of robbers, who, having robbed all the world, at last robbed themselves."
Controversial"The spirit of moderation should be the spirit of the legislator."
Humorous"It is not the young people that degenerate; they are only open to the impressions of others; it is the old people that are corrupt, and have corrupted them."
Shocking"It is impossible for us to suppose that these are men; because if we should suppose them to be men, one would begin to believe that we ourselves are not Christians."
Controversial"It is not the people who are naturally corrupted, but the magistrates."
Shocking