Joseph De Maistre Quotes

A collection of quotes by Joseph De Maistre.

Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821) was a conservative political philosopher, lawyer, and diplomat hailing from Savoy, then part of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Known for his staunch loyalty to the Catholic Church and his opposition to the principles of the French Revolution, de Maistre advocated for absolute monarchy and divine authority. His influential works, such as "The Pope" and "Considerations on France," espoused a pessimistic view of human nature and emphasized the necessity of strong central government and traditional institutions for social order and stability. De Maistre's ideas continue to shape conservative thought.

We are tainted by modern philosophy which has taught us that

We are tainted by modern philosophy which has taught us that all is good, whereas evil has polluted everything and in a very real sense all is evil, since nothing is in its proper place.

Joseph De Maistre

Evil

Every country has the government it deserves.

Every country has the government it deserves.

Joseph De Maistre

Government

False opinions are like false money, struck first of all by

False opinions are like false money, struck first of all by guilty men and thereafter circulated by honest people who perpetuate the crime without knowing what they are doing.

Joseph De Maistre

Money