I had not been married scarcely five minutes, and made one…
“I had not been married scarcely five minutes, and made one proclamation of the Gospel, before it was reported that I had seven wives… I am innocent of all these charges… What a thing it is for a man to be accused of committing adultery, and having seven wives, when I can only find one. I am the same man, and as innocent as I was fourteen years ago; and I can prove them all perjurers.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He defends himself against accusations of polygamy, asserting innocence and demanding proof of falsehood.
In simple terms: He denies having multiple wives and calls accusers liars.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth and demand evidence before judgment.
Themes
religion
justice
defense
Mood
defensive
serious
Type
historical
legal
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- community meetings
- personal testimonies
Key Concepts
polygamy
false accusations
integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one protect reputation against false claims?
- What role does evidence play in moral judgments?
A Different Perspective
Accusations can damage reputation even if false.