Accusation quotes
32 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
"If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well"
"I doubt not then but innocence shall makeFalse accusation blush, and tyrannyTremble at patience."
"He that accuses all mankind of corruption ought to remember that he is sure to convict only one."
"But I was afraid of the questions (much more than the accusations) you might both put to me."
"In every relationship, sooner or later, there is a court scene. Accusations, counter-accusations, a trial, a verdict."
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"You took a bath without me?" I smiled to myself at the accusation in his voice."
"Well, there's a lot to react against![in response to the accusation that she was a reactionary]"
"It was astonishing to see how angry Cersei could wax over accusations she knew perfectly well to be true."
