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"The law of nations is naturally founded on this principle, that different nations ought in time of peace to do one another all the good they can, and in time of war as little injury as possible, without prejudicing their real interests"
- Charles de Secondat
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Charles de Secondat
between January 18, 1689 and February 10, 1755. He/she was a famous
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