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Charles Louis De Secondat Quotes
The same rule applies for lust, as for avarice: it increases its thirst by the acquisition of wealth.
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Birth: | 18th January, 1689 |
Death: | 10th February, 1755 |
Nationality: | French |
Profession: | Commentator, Philosopher |
Charles Louis De Secondat was a writer and political thinker French who lived during the call Illustration . It is one of the philosophers most relevant in particular the articulation of theory and essayists illustrated separation of powers , taken for granted in modern discussions of government and has been introduced in many constitutions throughout the world.
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