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Quote from Demosthenes,


"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 (more quotes by Demosthenes or books by/about Demosthenes)


(384-322 BC) Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens

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Congress, Democracy, Government, Responsibility, Security, Trust, Usurpation

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