> the competing tensions in some sort of balance This is such a crucial aspect to stability through the ages. Any system of government that depends on an unbro

> the competing tensions in some sort of balance This is such a crucial aspect to stability through the ages. Any system of government that depends on an unbroken succession of angels is bound to fail sooner rather than later, and much sooner than anyone thinks; so systems must be designed with the assumption that power-hungry, egocentric maniacs will be in charge, and pit them against each other in a contained manner. "Ambition must be made to counteract ambition."