This evil in the heart of Europe must be extirpated from that centre, or no part of the circumference can be free from the mischief which radiates from it, and which will spread, circle beyond circle, in spite of all the little defensive precautions which can be employed against it.
Burke emphasizes the pervasive threat posed by revolutionary movements in Europe and their potential to disrupt stability.
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Their objects would be enlarged with their elevation; but their disposition, and habits, and mode of accomplishing their designs must remain the same.
Those who are servants in name, as well as in effect, do not like to be told of their situation, their duty, and their obligations.
Do they mean to attaint and disable backwards all the kings that have reigned before the Revolution, and consequently to stain the throne of England with the blot of a continual usurpation?
Their trust for the future preservation of the Constitution was not in future revolutions.
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