“Republics are brought to their ends by luxury; monarchies by poverty.” EndsPovertyLuxuryRepublicMonarchy Author:Baron de Montesquieu
“The revolution must end and the republic must begin. In our constitution, right must take the place of duty, welfare that of virtue, and self-defense that of punishment. Everyone must be able to prevail and to live according to one's own nature.” EndsSelfAbleVirtueDutyRevolutionConstitutionDefensePunishmentWelfareRepublicSelf Defense Author:Georg Buchner