The public revenues are a portion that each subject gives of his property, in order to secure or enjoy the remainder.


Book XIII, Chapter 1. - De l'Esprit des Lois (1748)

Montesquieu Quotes

The public revenues are a portion that each subject gives of his property, in order to secure or enjoy the remainder.

The public revenues are a portion that each subject gives of his property, in order to secure or enjoy the remainder.

The public revenues are a portion that each subject gives of his property, in order to secure or enjoy the remainder.

The public revenues are a portion that each subject gives of his property, in order to secure or enjoy the remainder.