Close alliances with despots are never safe for free states. Demosthenes allianceclosedespot Change image and share on social
Beware lest in your anxiety to avoid war you obtain a master. Demosthenes anxietyavoidbeware Change image and share on social
Excessive dealings with tyrants are not good for the security of free states. Demosthenes dealingexcessivefree Change image and share on social
As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved, by their speeches, whether they be wise or foolish. Demosthenes crackfoolishman Change image and share on social
A man is his own easiest dupe, for what he wishes to be true he generally believes to be true. Demosthenes believedupeeasy Change image and share on social
No man who is not willing to help himself has any right to apply to his friends, or to the gods. Demosthenes applyfriendgod Change image and share on social
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 advantagedemocracydespot Change image and share on social
The best protection for the people is not necessarily to believe everything people tell them. Demosthenes necessarilypeopleprotection Change image and share on social
To remind a man of the good turns you have done him is very much like a reproach. Demosthenes goodmanremind Change image and share on social
