Armed guards Quote by Aeschines
“Be assured, fellow citizens, that in a democracy it is the laws that guard the person of the citizen and the constitution of the state, whereas the despot and the oligarch find their protection in suspicion and in armed guards.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Ancient Greek oration, 4th century BC
In democracies, law protects citizens; tyrants rely on fear and force.
In simple terms: Law shields people; tyrants use fear.
Key Takeaway
Support rule of law.
Themes
freedom
law
tyranny
Mood
cautious
hopeful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- government policy
- activism
- public discourse
Key Concepts
political theory
civil rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards ensure laws protect all?
- How can societies resist authoritarian impulses?
A Different Perspective
Ideal law may not always be applied equally.
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