Quotes By Demosthenes
A man is his own easiest dupe, for what he wishes to be true he generally believes to be true.
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
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
You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man's actions are, such must be his spirit.
Demosthenes
The best protection for the people is not necessarily to believe everything people tell them.
Demosthenes