[j.argese]

The most quoted book at the time of the American Revolution was the Bible. The most quoted man at the time of the Declaration of Independence was Montesquieu.

Montesquieu, born, baptized, schooled Catholic.

Of course the Declaration of Independence was influenced by Catholic thought. What made America different from all of the other New World Catholic influence, was English, German and Dutch practicality and discipline.

[NKP_Vet]

http://classroom.synonym.com/ways-did-baron-de-montesquieu-influence-constitution-united-states-12846.html

[imardmd1]

.. The most quoted man at the time of the Declaration of Independence was Montesquieu John Locke.

(fixed that, heh)