Extremes Quote by Baron de Montesquieu
“I shall ever repeat it, that mankind are governed not by extremes, but by principals of moderation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Spirit of the Laws, 1748
Governance works best when it avoids extremes and follows moderation.
In simple terms: Moderation guides good governance.
Key Takeaway
Seek balanced policies.
Themes
politics
philosophy
moderation
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- legislative drafting
- conflict resolution
- public policy
Key Concepts
virtue ethics
social contract
stability
Questions to Reflect On
- What extremes need addressing today?
- How to ensure moderation doesn’t become complacency?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on moderation can ignore necessary radical reforms.
