Who said "In republics, the public safety is the supreme law."?

This quote is attributed to Montesquieu.

In republics, the public safety is the supreme law. - Montesquieu

"In republics, the public safety is the supreme law."

Montesquieu Justice

Philosopher Writer French 1689–1755

"Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains."

"There is no crueller tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and order."

"The corrupt part of mankind are masters, and the good part slaves."

"Liberty is the right to do everything which the laws permit."

"Justice must always prevail."

"You think I'm just some animal?"

"Fighting for what's right never gets easier."

"Justice is worth fighting for."