Demosthenes quotes - page 2

Close alliances with despots are never safe for free states. (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 - suspicion. View quote
Demosthenes
What we wish, that we readily believe. View quote
Demosthenes

Demosthenes

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Occupation: Greek Statesman
Born: 384 BC
Died: 322 BC
Quotes count: 28
Wikipedia: Demosthenes

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