Beast Quote by Baron de Montesquieu
“Laws, in their most general signification, are the necessary relations arising from the nature of things. In this sense all beings have their laws: the Deity His laws, the material world its laws, the intelligences superior to man their laws, the beasts their laws, man his laws.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Spirit of the Laws, 1748
Laws reflect inherent order of each realm, from divine to natural to human.
In simple terms: Laws arise from the nature of each being.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the source of rules.
Themes
order
philosophy
metaphysics
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- politics
- theology
- science
- ethics
Key Concepts
natural law
hierarchy
cosmology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify the underlying nature of a system?
- What happens when a law conflicts with another?
A Different Perspective
Laws may be interpreted differently across cultures.
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