Quotes by Montesquieu, Charles De

False happiness renders men stern and proud, and that happiness is nev >>

Political liberty is to be found only in moderate governments. >>

We wish to be happier than other people; and this is difficult, for we >>

Quotations about Liberty

The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time. >>

We are right to take alarm at the first experiment upon our liberties. >>

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little tempor >>

Liberty is the right to do what the law permits.

Montesquieu, Charles De