Oh, how empty is praise when it reflects back to its origin!
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
More from Charles de Montesquieu
People here argue about religion interminably, but it appears that they are competing at the same time to see who can be the least devout.
Permalink to quote #7 Life was given to me as a favor, so I may abandon it when it is one no longer.
Permalink to quote #9 A man should be mourned at his birth, not at his death.
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