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My Lord, it is a very hard sentence. For my part, I am the…

“My Lord, it is a very hard sentence. For my part, I am the innocentest person of them all, only I have been sworn against by perjured persons.” quote by William Kidd
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“My Lord, it is a very hard sentence. For my part, I am the innocentest person of them all, only I have been sworn against by perjured persons.”

William Kidd

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He claims innocence while accusing others of false testimony against him.

In simple terms: He says he’s innocent and others lie.

Key Takeaway

Question the credibility of accusations.

Themes

justice innocence falsehood

Mood

defensive tense

Type

legal historical

When to use this quote

  • court trial
  • family disputes
  • reputation defense

Key Concepts

Legal testimony self‑defense

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who truly bears responsibility?
  • How can truth be verified?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on personal testimony may be biased.

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