Quote of Charles de Montesquieu - I have ever held it as...
Biography - Charles de Montesquieu:
French man of letters and political philosopher.
Born: 1689 - Died: 1755
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1689 - Died: 1755
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: France
I have ever held it as a maxim, never to do that through another, which it was possible for me to execute myself.
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(French)
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