Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories.

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that placing all power and trust solely in the rulers or officials of a government leads to its decline. The quote suggests that the people themselves, as a collective, are the only reliable and secure repositories of power. In other words, a successful government requires the active participation and involvement of its citizens to ensure accountability, prevent corruption, and maintain a healthy balance of power. Trusting only those in power without the active engagement and vigilance of the people can lead to the erosion of democratic principles and potential abuse of authority.

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