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Each particular society begins to feel its strength, whence arises a state of war between different nations
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"Each particular society begins to feel its strength, whence arises a state of war between different nations"

- Charles de Secondat

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This quote by Charles de Secondat speaks with the concept of countries becoming increasingly familiar with their own power and strength. This awareness results in a state of competition in between different countries, as each country seeks to assert its own power and dominance over the others. This competitors can manifest itself in a variety of ways, such as through economic, political, and military ways. This state of war in between different countries is an outcome of the increased awareness of their own power and strength, and the desire to prove their superiority over other nations. This quote speaks with the idea that nations are constantly in competitors with one another, and that this competitors can cause a state of war. This competitors is a natural effect of nations becoming progressively knowledgeable about their own power and strength, and the desire to prove their superiority over other countries.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Charles de Secondat between January 18, 1689 and February 10, 1755. He/she was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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