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There is a power always on the watch, qualified and disposed to profit of every conjuncture, to establish its own principles and modes of mischief, wherever it can hope for success.
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Edmund Burke
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Editor's note · Context
Burke warns of a lurking power that seeks to exploit every opportunity for its own gain, emphasizing the need for vigilance.
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