Essay on the Forms of Government and the Duties of Sovereignstrans. Thomas Holcroft, in Posthumous Works of Frederic II, vol. V (London, 1789), pp. 5-33 · writing · 1777DirectVerified quotation — claim 01“Let it be carefully remembered that the preservation of the laws was the sole reason which induced men to allow of, and to elect, a superior; because this is the true origin of sovereign power. The magistrate, thus appointed, was the first servant of the state.” — Frederick II of Prussia · trans. Thomas Holcroft, 1789Verified quotation — claim 01“He is only the first servant of the state, who is obliged to act with probity and prudence; and to remain as totally disinterested as if he were each moment liable to render an account of his administration to his fellow citizens.” — Frederick II of Prussia · trans. Thomas Holcroft, 1789
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Political Testament of 1752, written for his successor and not published in his lifetimewriting · 1752DirectNo passage is mapped to this claim. Sources are listed for provenance; a quotation appears only when it has been verified for the specific claim.
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Anti-Machiavel: or, an Examination of Machiavel's Prince, published by Mr. de Voltairewriting · 1740 (English translation 1741)DirectNo passage is mapped to this claim. Sources are listed for provenance; a quotation appears only when it has been verified for the specific claim.