Maistre

Famous quotes containing the word maistre:

    There is no philosophy without the art of ignoring objections.
    —Joseph De Maistre (1753–1821)

    A constitution that is made for all nations is made for none.
    —Joseph De Maistre (1753–1821)

    Man is insatiable for power; he is infantile in his desires and, always discontented with what he has, loves only what he has not. People complain of the despotism of princes; they ought to complain of the despotism of man.
    —Joseph De Maistre (1753–1821)