The custom of the most civilized countries is to use the strongest and most active for the public service, and to put the weak and idle in the houses of correction.
Separation of powers
The Spirit of the Laws, Book XV, Chapter 8: An Idea of the Commerce of the Negroes
1748
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"A nation may lose its liberties in a day and not miss them in a century."
Humorous"In moderate governments, the love of the country, shame, and the fear of blame are restraining motives, which may prevent many crimes."
Controversial"The custom of exposing children was very frequent among the Greeks, because they had no families."
Controversial"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."
Humorous"The spirit of moderation should be the spirit of the legislator."
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