Accused Quote by Charles I of England

In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest.

— Livy

Never make a defence or apology before you be accused.

— Anonymous

Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.

— Anonymous

It is fit that justice should be administered with great caution.

— Tony Abbott

An apology with a defense built in isn't much of an apology

— Jodi Picoult

I categorically declare first my absolute innocence, second my lack of criminal intent, and third my effusive apologies.

— Jack Vance

A rule that may serve for a statesman, a courtier, or a lovernever make a defence or an apology before you be accused.

— Charles I of England

I am of the opinion that the boldest measures are the safest.

— Horatio Nelson

“Apologize: To lay the foundation for a future offence.”

— Ambrose Bierce

I am determined to offer an apology with my death.

— Hideki Tojo

The severest justice may not always be the best policy

— Abraham Lincoln

It is better to risk saving a guilty person than to condemn an innocent one.

— Voltaire