There is one common safeguard in the nature of prudent men, which is a good security for all, but especially for democracies against despots. What do I mean? Mistrust. Keep this, hold to his; preserve this only, and you can never be injured - Demosthenes (Athenian orator and statesman, c.385 -322 BC)
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