If we only wanted to be happy, it would be easy; but we want to be happier than other people, which is almost always difficult, since we think them happier than they are.
Montesquieu
- Life
- 1689-1755
- Occupations
- philosopher, writer, novelist
- Notable works
- The Spirit of the Laws
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The success of most things depends upon knowing how long it will take to succeed.
Montesquieu