I will not deny but that the best apology against false accusers is silence and sufferance, and honest deeds set against dishonest words.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Silence and good deeds are better responses to false accusations than words.
- In plain terms
- Stay silent and do good when accused falsely.
- What can you take from it?
- Actions speak louder than defenses.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle false accusations?
- When is silence better than speech?
Another view
Silence might be mistaken for guilt in some contexts.
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