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Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen: Dissatisfaction Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Article.Sentence)

Quote #4

The principle of all sovereignty resides essentially in the nation. No body nor individual may exercise any authority which does not proceed directly from the nation. (3.1-2)

The fact that they have to explain this concept should tell you something about how the French people feel about their leaders. They don't have a lot of faith that the king is going to do the right thing. They define sovereignty for him as something that they're a part of too.

Quote #5

A society in which the observance of the law is not assured, nor the separation of powers defined, has no constitution at all. (16.1)

Again: just feel that frustration. This is a mini-list of things France doesn't have and really probably should, like a constitution, separation of powers, and observance of laws.