“What Polybius said next has great importance for those who wish to understand the situation of the United States in our time. According to Polybius, “When a commonwealth, after warding off many great dangers, has arrived at a high pitch of prosperity, it is evident that, by the lengthened continuance of great wealth, the manner of life of its citizens will become more extravagant….” He further suggested that this “extravagance of living will prove the beginning of a deterioration.” Flattered by office-holders who say the people are being “cheated” by the avaricious few, the public will direct their “passionate resentment” and anger at those natural leaders who previously brought prosperity to the state. Urged on by demagogues, the people will refuse to follow the laws; neither will they be content with equality under the law.”
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