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There should be weeping at a man's birth, not at his death.
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About Montesquieu

Montesquieu was a Philosopher from Kingdom of France (1689–1755).

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Who said "There should be weeping at a man's birth, not at his death."?
This quote is attributed to Montesquieu, a Philosopher from Kingdom of France.
When did Montesquieu live?
Montesquieu lived from 1689 – 1755.
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