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Never was the saying of Montesquieu more triumphantly verified, that countries are not cultivated by reason of their fertility, but by reason of their liberty.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote emphasizes the importance of liberty in cultivating a nation's potential, as noted by Montesquieu.
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