If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier that other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are.Rate it:(0.00 / 0 votes)Say it

Montesquieu

French political philosopher who advocated the separation of executive and legislative and judicial powers (1689-1755)

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