Marsilius of Padua Quotes on Politics
Marsilius of Padua was an Italian political philosopher and physician, one of the most original thinkers of the late Middle Ages. This page collects quotes attributed to Marsilius of Padua on the topic of politics, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Marsilius of Padua:
“The legislator is the people, or the prevailing part thereof, by means of its election or will expressed in general convention by word.”
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Attributed to Marsilius of Padua:
“The cause of civil discord is the temporal power claimed by the priesthood.”
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Attributed to Marsilius of Padua:
“The end of the state is the good life of all the citizens.”
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Attributed to Marsilius of Padua:
“A law is a coercive command directed to outward acts.”
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Attributed to Marsilius of Padua:
“The whole body of citizens is the source of all legitimate authority.”