In reading history you will find that the laws of nature, in the early periods of society, were constantly violated; that the strongest had no right against the weakest, and that the laws of war were often arbitrary.
Separation of powers
The Spirit of the Laws, Book I, Chapter 3: Of Positive Laws
1748
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"When the legislative power is more corrupt than the executive, the danger is that laws will be made that are too arbitrary."
Shocking"The greater the state, the more despotic the government, and the more the prince is forced to rely on fear."
Humorous"When a people is lazy, it attributes everything to fortune."
Humorous"The state of monarchy is the most powerful of all governments."
Controversial"The Christian religion, which orders men to love one another, no doubt wants the best political laws and the best civil laws for each people."
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