“A state without the means of some change is without the means of its conservation”
— Edmund Burke
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Imagine a garden. If you never make any changes—such as planting new seeds, trimming bushes, or pulling weeds—the garden won't stay beautiful. It will get overgrown and messy. In the same way, a country or community that doesn't adapt or improve over time can't stay strong or healthy. Little changes help maintain the balance and keep things running smoothly. Think about businesses that always upgrade their technology and skills. They stay competitive and successful. If they didn't change, they'd fall behind. Similarly, people need to learn new things and grow to stay relevant and happy. So, making positive adjustments helps preserve and strengthen what's already good.
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Adaptation Change Conservation Evolution Government Politics Progress Society Stability State
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