Real and effectual subjection only concerns such amongst us as voluntarily thrust their necks under the yoke, and who design to get wealth and honours by such services: for a man that loves his own fireside, and can govern his house without falling by the ears with his neighbours or engaging in suits of law, is as free as a Duke of Venice.
Funtsezko eta egiazko estekadurak ez die eragiten, gure artean, hari ematen direnei eta halako zerbitzuaren bidez ohoratu eta aberastu nahi dutenei baizik; zeren, bere supazter-xokoan egon nahi duena eta bere etxaldea eskatimarik eta prozesurik gabe zuzentzen dakiena, Veneziako dukea bezain librea baita: