Demosthenes said it, 4th century B.C.
“There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to democracies as against despots. What is it? Distrust.”
The man knew politicians.
On the other hand, Dr. Samuel Johnson said this in 18th century A.D.
“There is no crime more infamous than the violation of truth. It is apparent that men can be social beings no longer than they believe each other. When speech is employed only as the vehicle of falsehood, every man must disunite himself from others, inhabit his own cave and seek prey only for himself.”
I think they go together. Stay light on your feet, ladies and gentlemen. Satan prowls these precincts.
Blithe Spirit 