“The best protection for the people is not in the armaments of the strong, but in the affections of the weak.”

— Demosthenes

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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...

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