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Demosthenes
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"There is one safeguard known generally to the wise,
which is an advantage and security to all,
but especially to democracies as against despots.
What is it? Distrust."
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Demosthenes
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(384-322 BC) Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens
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Congress
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Democracy
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Government
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Responsibility
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Security
,
Trust
,
Usurpation
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