The breath Of accusation kills an innocent name, And leaves for lame acquittal the poor life, Which is a mask without it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- False accusations destroy a person's reputation and life even if they are later acquitted.
- In plain terms
- Accusations hurt people even if they are not guilty.
- What can you take from it?
- Reputation can be destroyed by accusation alone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you judge others?
- What if you are accused?
Another view
It does not address how to fix damage after the fact.
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