Elizabeth I
Queen
"A clear and innocent conscience fears nothing."
Innocent quotes
Innocent
222 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
William S. Burroughs
Writer
"There are no innocent bystanders."
William S. Burroughs
Writer
"There are no innocent bystanders ... what are they doing there in the first place?"
Albert Camus
Philosopher, Writer
"The innocent is the person who explains nothing"
Ronald Reagan
Politician, Actor
"When cruelty is inflicted on innocent people, it discredits whatever cause."
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"I respect animals. I have more sympathy for an injured or dead animal than I do for an injured or dead human being, because human beings participate and cooperate in their own undoing. Animals are completely innocent. There are no innocent human beings."
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"He who is penitent is almost innocent."
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"Marilyn Monroe was a very sweet girl, she was a very innocent girl."
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"We become innocent when we are unfortunate."
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"They [daisies] are my favorite flower. There is something innocent and vulnerable about them as if they thanked you for admiring them."
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"Be innocent, wise and ninety-five."
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"The Koran says the killing of an innocent, the taking of an innocent life, is tantamount to killing all of mankind."
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"Art changes posture and posture changes innocent bystanders."
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"The breath Of accusation kills an innocent name, And leaves for lame acquittal the poor life, Which is a mask without it."
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"Guess what? By virtue of being American, you are not innocent."
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"You're innocent when you dream."
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"In the present moment, we are all innocent. Wake up!"
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"Thoughts are just what is. They appear. They're innocent. They're not personal."
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"But who is innocent? By grace divine, Not otherwise,O Nature! we are thine."
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"Marvelous are the innocent."
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"Officious, innocent, sincere, Of every friendless name the friend."
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"I have issued instructions that while handling the situation in Upper Assam innocent civilians should not be harassed."
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"To the as-yet-unborn, to all innocent wisps of undifferentiated nothingness: Watch out for life."
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"If you are wise you won't be deceived by the innocent airs of those whom you have once found to be dangerous."
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"No cause justifies the deaths of innocent people."
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