Nothing appears more surprising to those, who consider human affairs with a philosophical eye, than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few; and the implicit submission, with which men resign their own sentiments and passions to those of their rulers.
Nekas nešķiet pārsteidzošāks tiem, kas cilvēku lietas vērtē ar filozofisku aci, kā vieglums, ar kādu daudzus pārvalda daži; un netiešā padevība, ar kuru cilvēki atsakās no saviem valdnieku jūtām un kaislībām.
He's quite philosophical about his demotion.
Viņš ir diezgan filozofisks par savu pazemināšanu amatā.