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Accusation Quotes

On blame, bias, and defending a damaged reputation

These accusation quotes explore how bias shapes what we notice, and how guilt reacts quickly to blame. For related themes of admitting fault, see Admit quotes.

I have much to say why my reputation should be rescued from the load of false accusation and calumny which has been heaped upon it.

Quotes by Robert Emmet

Malice scorned, puts out itself; but argued, give a kind of credit to a false accusation.

Quotes by Philip Massinger

The accusation that we've lost our soul resonates with a very modern concern about authenticity.

Quotes by Patricia Hewitt

Everyone - male and female - is biased. But no one wants to admit it, so our brains search for examples that disprove the accusation.

Quotes by Nell Scovell

Additional Quotes

Guilt has very quick ears to an accusation.

Quotes by Henry Fielding

Now that I have called you on your false accusation, you are using additional smear tactics.

Quotes by George Soros

Indians are sometimes accused of being condescending toward Westerners and of being excessively preachy in their attitude toward other nations. That accusation is sometimes correct.

Quotes by Gary Weiss

People love as self-recognition what they hate as an accusation.

Quotes by Elias Canetti

A trial without witnesses, when it involves a criminal accusation, a criminal matter, is not a true trial.

Quotes by Bill McCollum

Frequently Asked Questions

What themes run through these accusation quotes?
They explore bias, guilt's reaction to blame, defending reputation, and how malice can lend false weight to an accusation.
Do these quotes suggest everyone carries some bias?
Yes, one quote states that everyone is biased, though few people are willing to admit it openly.
Is reputation a major theme in these quotes?
Yes, one quote describes wanting to clear a reputation from false accusation and unwarranted calumny.
How is guilt connected to accusation in these quotes?
One quote observes that guilt has very quick ears, reacting fast whenever an accusation is raised.
Where can I read more about admitting fault honestly?
For related themes, see Admit quotes, which expands on the theme of admitting bias or wrongdoing.

Other lines defend a reputation against false claims or warn how malice can lend an accusation false credit. Readers may also like Attitude quotes.