On the recordc. 349 BC
The general commands wretched unpaid hirelings; here are persons easily found, who tell you lies of his conduct; you vote at random from what you hear: what then can be expected?
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Demosthenes
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In a speech criticizing the state of Athenian military and political affairs, on the consequences of poor leadership, misinformation, and uninformed decisions.
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