Liberty is the right of doing whatever the laws permit.
More from Charles de Montesquieu
La Societe est l'union des hommes, et non pas les hommes.
Permalink to quote #16 But 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.
Permalink to quote #18 La corruption de chaque gouvernement commence presque toujours par celle des principes.
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