It is true, however, that every such classification, if properly ordered, is good in all forms of government, and composes a strong barrier against the excesses of despotism, as well as it is the necessary means of giving effect and permanence to a republic.
Burke argues that a well-ordered classification of citizens is essential for all forms of government, serving as a defense against despotism and a foundation for a stable republic.
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