The Spirit Of Moderation Should Also Be

In Republican Governments, Men Are All Equal; Equal They Are Also In Despotic Governments: In The Former, Because They Are Everything; In The Latter, Because They Are Nothing.

The Public Business Must Be Carried On With A Certain Motion, Neither Too Quick Nor Too Slow.

Every Man Who Has Power Is Impelled To Abuse It.

When A Government Lasts A Long While, It Deteriorates By Insensible Degrees. Republics End Through Luxury, Monarchies Through Poverty.

When The [law Making] And [law Enforcement] Powers Are United In The Same Person... There Can Be No Liberty.