“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.”

About Demosthenes

Statesman • Greek

Demosthenes was a prominent Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest orators and logographers of all time. His speeches, known as the Philippics, provided a significant...