Montesquieu
Baron de Montesquieu was an influential French Enlightenment philosopher famous for formulating the theory of separation of powers, a cornerstone of modern liberal democracies.
Frases de Montesquieu
“Constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is apt to abuse it, and to carry his authority as far as it will go.”
Filosofia Política “To prevent the abuse of power, it is necessary that by the arrangement of things, power should check power.”
Teoria Política “Liberty is the right to do everything the laws permit.”
Definição Jurídica “The corruption of every government almost always begins with the corruption of its principles.”
Crítica Política “Useless laws weaken the necessary laws.”
Reflexão Jurídica “Injustice done to one is a threat to all.”
Ética Social “If we only wanted to be happy, it would be easy; but we want to be happier than other people.”
Análise Social “A government should be such that no citizen need fear another citizen.”
Filosofia Política “The less men think, the more they talk.”
Crítica Social “The law should be like death, which spares no one.”
Princípio Jurídico
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