"政府は自ら権力を持っているとも他者によって奪われることを許すとも信じません。"

Simplified Meaning:

The quote means that the government should neither think it has more power than it really does, nor let anyone else take over its role. Imagine you're part of a group project at school. You shouldn't believe you can do everything on your own (overestimating your power), and you also shouldn't let someone else take over and make all the decisions for you (losing your role). In history, this can be seen with the balance of powers in many democracies. For example, if a president starts thinking they can make all decisions without Congress, they might be overstepping their actual power. Similarly, if a powerful company starts influencing government decisions too much, it's like they're taking over some of the government's role. In everyday life, this advice can help you stay balanced. Know your strengths and limits, and don't let others take advantage of you. Just like in the group project, sharing responsibilities fairly ensures everyone contributes and the outcome is better for all.