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James Wood, comp. Dictionary of Quotations. 1899.

Stahl

Authority, not majority.

The prince as actual ruler is always limited (beschränkt) by public opinion; but what is there to limit public opinion if it holds sovereign sway?

There is no permanent love but that which has duty for its eldest brother; so that if one sleeps the other watches, and honour is safe.