Cotton asserts that people in positions of power will naturally abuse that power. Which detail from the text best conveys this message to readers?

“And so for children; and servants, or any others you are to deal with, give them the liberty and authority you would have them use.”

“They will certainly lead the spirit of a man out of his way sooner or later.”

“If you pinch the Sea of its liberty, though it be walls of stone or brass, it will beat them down.”

"Whatever power he has received, he has a corrupt nature that will improve it in one thing or other...

i also think the correct answer here would be b.

which speech are you talking about?

in general, fiction refers to plot, settings, and characters created from the imagination, while nonfiction refers to factual stories focused on actual events and people. however, the difference between these two genres is sometimes blurred, as the two often intersect.

explanation:

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).