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The usurpation which, in order to subvert ancient institutions, has destroyed ancient principles, will hold power by arts similar to those by which it has acquired it.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke argues that the usurpation of ancient principles will lead to the maintenance of power through similar deceptive means.
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