Law in general is human reason, inasmuch as it governs all the inhabitants of the earth: the political and civil laws of each nation ought to be only the particular cases in which human reason is applied.
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I have never known any distress that an hour's reading did not relieve.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Reading can provide solace and relief from distress.
This quote by Baron De Montesquieu emphasizes the transformative power of reading. He suggests that immersing oneself in literature, even for a brief period, can alleviate feelings of distress and provide a form of escape or comfort during difficult times.
Themes
ReadingDistressReliefLiteratureSolace
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a discussion about the therapeutic benefits of reading.
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