And then, Sir, there is this consideration, that if the abuse be enormous, nature will rise up, and claiming her original rights, overturn a corrupt political system.

Summary

This quote suggests that when the abuse of power reaches an extreme level, it will awaken the forces of nature. It implies that nature possesses inherent justice and will ultimately restore balance by overthrowing a corrupt political system. This could be seen as a warning to those in power, emphasizing that when injustice becomes too severe, there will be dire consequences that cannot be prevented.

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