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Who excuses himself without being accused makes his fault manifest.
Italian Proverb
It is honourable to be accused by those who deserve to be accused.
Latin Proverb
A man accused of stealing a goat should not entertain his visitors with goats meat.
African Proverb
There can be no judge without an accused.
Czech Proverb
The court is most merciful when the accused is most rich.
Jewish Proverb
Who makes excuses without being accused, shows his guilt.
Sicilian Proverb
He that minds his business at home, will not be accused of taking part in the fray.
Spanish Proverb
It is an honourable thing to be accused by those who are open to accusation.
Latin Proverb
A slave boy is blamed no matter what he does: If he does not wash his hands, he is accused of being dirty. If he washes his hands, he is accused of wasting water.
Ibo Proverb
Never ask pardon before you are accused.
English Proverb
"When in doubt, in favour of the accused". (Corpus Juris Civilis)
Latin Proverb
Every reproach against an accused man is contemptible.
Latin Proverb