Charles-Louis De Secondat, (1689-1755) Baron de Montesquieu Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Charles-Louis De Secondat Quote “The deterioration of every government begins with the decay of the principles on which it was founded.”Charles-Louis De Secondat ~ Charles-Louis De Secondat (1689-1755) Baron de MontesquieuThe Spirit of the Laws, 1748 Apathy , Constitution , Deception , Government , Hypocrisy , Prohibition , Proverbs , Tyranny , Usurpation Ratings and Comments 1 Reply David L. Rosenthal, Hollywood, FL 2/3/06 The deterioration of every government begins with the swearing in of its officials. Reply Joe, Rochester, MI 2/6/06 Reply Jo Ann, Texas 2/2/08 I agree with Mr, Rosenthal Reply C E, Rapid City, SD 5/30/08 Reply cal, lewisville, tx 11/12/14 It seems we have a constitution in name only now. 1 Reply Mike, Pleasant Hill 11/12/14 Is it too late to work within the corrupt system or too early to start shooting the bastards? Our history and founding principles have been scrubbed from the government indoctrination system. Nothing more heartbreaking than to watch one of those man on the street interviews with college students on the campus with basic questions and being treated to a display of complete and utter ignorance. Reply jim k, austin tx 11/12/14 It's hard to argue with this one. 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 11/12/14 The world is run by trolls. ;-) Reply Ronw13, Yachats Or 11/12/14 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 11/12/14 Principles based on natural law are all but non existent. . Principles of individual sovereignty with inalienable rights are all but non existent. Principles of a secular representative republic are all but non existent. Etc., Etc., Etc. - welcome to a decaying Amerika. 1 Reply Ronw13, Yachats Or 11/12/14 I like it Archer, perhaps if we knew their real names, would be scary. For students of the Word and seekers of the truth, I can't help but see the source text, Spirit of the laws " Principles being representative of the Spirit. The Spirit is in all goodness. There are nine fruits of the Spirit, nine is the number of blessing. You will find them referenced in the ninth book of the NT, KJB. The ancient source for the number is Genesis 9 verse 9. Brings to mind " Seek after the Spirit and you shall live ". For children to seek after the Spirit they must be taught simply and to the point. As learning to count when the foundation is laid. Our liberty and freedom is liken unto a Rock you will find in Romans 9:33. This reference always appears in multiples of 11. the number of Change. Also within music they are termed simitones. Vibrations of air not heard. But to a discerning ear Liberty always ring true. As with the guiding of the Spirit through the desire of the heart. To seek after the face of God and rest upon his mighty right arm are not empty words, but are built upon a foundation of knowledge that comes by way of intimate knowledge of God, known I'm sure by a few founding fathers, it cannot be faked ! Otherwise Washington would never have made mention. Just a tid-bit of knowledge from one who stands upon the rock upon which the Republic rest. To the Core be true, Semper Fi Reply Paul Reznicek, Brenham 11/14/14 Well I think you are right on..:: I will give you a address that my pastor wrote. I do be leave you will welcome it!http://www.toleratingtyranny.com/#!price-list/cfl1Thank you// Paul Reply RBE, somewhere in the USA 7/23/19 No truer word spoken... Reply jim k, Austin 1/3/20 5 Stars Again. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Charles-Louis De Secondat quote is found in these categories: Apathy quotes Constitution quotes Deception quotes Government quotes Hypocrisy quotes Prohibition quotes Proverbs quotes Tyranny quotes Usurpation quotes About Charles-Louis De Secondat Bio of Charles-Louis De Secondat Quotations by Charles-Louis De Secondat Books by/about Charles-Louis De Secondat Charles-Louis De Secondat videos Charles-Louis De Secondat on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Charles-Louis De Secondat