Lord Bacon told Sir Edward Coke when he was boasting, The less you speak of your greatness, the more shall I think of it.

Until I know this sure uncertainty, I'll entertain the offered fallacy.

Do not cast away an honest man for a villain's accusation.

For we, which now behold these present days, Have eyes to wonder, but lack tongues to praise.

Falsehood falsehood cures

Dissembling harlot, thou art false in all!

For I have neither wit, nor words, nor worth, Action, nor utterance, nor the power of speech, To stir men's blood: I only speak right on; I tell you that which you yourselves do know.