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.

Demosthenes

What we wish, that we readily believe.

Demosthenes

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Demosthenes

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

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