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Demosthenes Quotes

Demosthenes -- Quote #1

Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes to be true. -- Demosthenes

Demosthenes -- Quote #2

What we have in us of the image of God is the love of truth and justice. -- Demosthenes

Demosthenes -- Quote #3

There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to democracies against despots -- suspicion. -- Demosthenes

Demosthenes -- Quote #4

Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises. -- Demosthenes

Demosthenes -- Quote #5

The fact speak for themselves. -- Demosthenes

Demosthenes -- Quote #6

The easiest thing of all is to deceive one's self for what a man wishes he generally believes to be true. -- Demosthenes

Demosthenes -- Quote #7

There is a great deal of wishful thinking in such cases it is the easiest thing of all to deceive ones self. -- Demosthenes

Demosthenes -- Quote #8

All speech is vain and empty unless it be accompanied by action. -- Demosthenes

Demosthenes -- Quote #9

Beware lest in your anxiety to avoid war you obtain a master. -- Demosthenes

Demosthenes -- Quote #10

Every advantage in the past is judged in the light of the final issue. -- Demosthenes

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