Can anyone be proved innocent, if it be enough to have accused him? — Julian Quote #2

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What does it mean?: Julian questions whether accusation alone can prove innocence.
In plain terms: Being accused does not prove guilt.
What can you take from it?: Accusations require evidence to be valid.

Some guilt may be hidden from evidence.

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