Quote by Charles de Secondat

As soon as man enters into a state of society he loses the sense of his weakness equality ceases, and then commences the state of war.

As soon as man enters into a state of society he loses the s

Summary

This quote suggests that when people come together in society, they begin to lose their awareness of their individual vulnerabilities and weaknesses. As a result, the concept of equality diminishes, and this leads to conflicts and hostilities among individuals, creating a state of war. It highlights the idea that the very act of forming communities can sometimes breed competition and aggression, as people strive for power and dominance.

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Equality

By Charles de Secondat

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