In this quotation from 1796, George Washington was warning America that having power would always lead to despotism unless there are different departments that restrict the head authority and balance the control of the government, instead of having the whole management of the country relying in only one person.
Maturity?? he is realizing the path that he wants, not the one his parents want.
First they got their tail which is used to swim and build their home by patting the mud with their tail. Next they got closable noses, ears and a transparent membrane in their eye that helps under water.