I have never known any distress that an hour's reading did not relieve.
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Power ought to serve as a check to power.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Power should be balanced and controlled by other powers to prevent tyranny.
This quote by Baron De Montesquieu emphasizes the necessity of a system of checks and balances in governance. It suggests that when power is concentrated in a single entity or individual, it can lead to abuse and tyranny, thus advocating for a structure where different branches or groups hold power over each other to ensure fairness and liberty for all members of society.
Themes
PowerChecks And BalancesGovernanceLibertyTyranny
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on governmental structures, one could say, 'As Baron De Montesquieu wisely stated, power ought to serve as a check to power.'
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