Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Jean Bodin

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a French philosopher Jean Bodin.
Last updated on November 9, 2024.
Jean Bodin

Jean Bodin was a French jurist and political philosopher, member of the Parlement of Paris and professor of law in Toulouse. He is known for his theory of sovereignty. He was also an influential writer on demonology.

History teaches us the mistakes we are going to make. — © Jean Bodin
History teaches us the mistakes we are going to make.
In a democracy sovereignity is vested in a majority; and a majority is not only, at best, an ignorant, foolish and emotional mob, but shifts continually and alters from year to year.
The study of History is the beginning of wisdom.
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