"I can assure you that no kingdom has ever had as many civil wars as the kingdom of Christ." ― Montesquieu From Montesquieu Philosopher Added on 1/31/2026 About Montesquieu Montesquieu was a French political philosopher and jurist of the Enlightenment. He is best known for The Spirit of Laws and for his influential articulation of the separation of powers in government. Born: 1689-01-18 Died: 1755-02-10 View all quotes from Montesquieu