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Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

- Montesquieu
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Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.