Politics and Society Quotes pt. 2

“For my part I prefer to believe, with all the most honoured and wise
peoples of earth, that monarchy is not merely equitable and just, but also
of all forms of government the most excellent and convenient to the
commonwealth.”

Vitoria, On Civil Powers

“that the final and necessary
cause of public powers is the same. If assemblies and associations of men
are necessary to the safety of mankind, it is equally true that such
partnerships cannot exist without some overseeing power or governing
force.”

Vitoria, On Civil Powers

“For my part I prefer to believe, with all the most honoured and wise
peoples of earth, that monarchy is not merely equitable and just, but also
of all forms of government the most excellent and convenient to the
commonwealth.”

Vitoria, On Civil Powers

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