L'innocence enfin n'a rien a redouter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Innocence is portrayed as having nothing to fear ultimately.
- In plain terms
- If you are innocent, you have nothing to worry about.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust that innocence offers protection in the end.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does innocence guarantee safety?
- What protects the innocent?
Another view
History shows innocence does not always prevent harm.
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