There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to democracies against despots -- suspicion
Demosthenes
A man is his own easiest dupe, for what he wishes to be true he generally believes to be true.
Demosthenes
He who confers a favour should at once forget it, if he is not to show a sordid ungenerous spirit. To remind a man of a kindness conferred and to talk of it, is little different from reproach.
Demosthenes
The best protection for the people is not necessarily to believe everything people tell them
Demosthenes
Nothing is more easy than to deceive one's self, as our affections are subtle persuaders.
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
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.
Demosthenes