Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.
#3547. A thing continues to exist as long as is usual with things of that nature.
#3546. Things happen according to the ordinary course of nature and the ordinary habits of life.
Most people rust out due to lack of challenge. Few people rust out due to overuse.
#3537. Superfluity does not vitiate.
#3535. Contemporaneous exposition is in general the best.
#3533. The law disregards trifles.
#3532. The law neither does nor requires idle acts.