Arbitrary power is like most other things which are very hard, very liable to be broken.

Summary

This quote is suggesting that arbitrary power, which refers to the unchecked and absolute authority of an individual or group, is similar to things that are difficult and likely to be destroyed. It implies that arbitrary power is inherently fragile and vulnerable because it lacks a solid foundation or justification. Just as the harder something is, the easier it is to break, the quote implies that the more arbitrary and unchecked power is, the more prone it is to being undermined or resisted by those seeking justice or freedom.

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