Qui custodiet ipsos custodes

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Contents 1 Latin 1.1 Phrase 1.1.1 Usage note 1.1.2 Alternative forms

Latin

Phrase

qui custodiet ipsos custodes

1. it may be problematic to rely on the benevolence of those in power

   Literally, "who will guard the guards?"

Usage note

This is less common than the usual quis custodiet ipsos custodes.

Alternative forms

• qui custodiet custodes ipsos
• quies custodiet custodes ipsos