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.
Separation of powers
The Spirit of the Laws, Book IV, Chapter 7: Difference of the Laws of Education in a Republic and in a Monarchy
1748
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"Luxury is therefore absolutely necessary in monarchies; as it is also in despotic states, but not in republics."
Shocking"The most important thing for a wise man is to have a good wife."
Humorous"The Romans, having subjected the world, were themselves subjected to their own laws, and to the caprices of their magistrates."
Controversial"Slavery is not only natural but useful to certain peoples."
Controversial"When an army is once formed, it is always to be feared."
Shocking