The sublimity of administration consists in knowing the proper degree of power that should be exerted on different occasions. Baron de Montesquieu More Quotes by Baron de Montesquieu More Quotes From Baron de Montesquieu The mood and temper of the public in regard to the treatment of crime and criminals is one of the most unfailing tests of the civilisation of any country. Baron de Montesquieu criminals tests country I shall ever repeat it, that mankind are governed not by extremes, but by principals of moderation. Baron de Montesquieu extremes moderation mankind Raillery is a mode of speaking in favor of one's wit at the expense of one's better nature. Baron de Montesquieu wit favors talking Oh, how empty is praise when it reflects back to its origin! Baron de Montesquieu empty praise The spirit of moderation should also be the spirit of the lawgiver. Baron de Montesquieu philosophical spirit law
