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

Public reformers had need first practice on their own hearts that which they purpose to try on others.

In grave difficulties, and with little hope, the boldest measures are the safest. Livy Never make a defense or apology before you be accused.

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

The people's liberties strengthen the king's prerogative, and the king's prerogative is to defend the people's liberties.

Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.

Democracy is the power of equal votes for unequal minds