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.

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.

Close alliances with despots are never safe for free states.

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.

Excessive dealings with tyrants are not good for the security of free states.

Wise and humane management of the patient is the best safeguard against infection.