speak evil of
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Better speak nothing, than speak evil of another; better correct an evil thought, than have to repent of an evil act.
From Geoffery Gambado A Simple Remedy for Hypochondriacism and Melancholy Splenetic Humours by Bunbury, William Henry
Having a good conscience, that whereas they speak evil of you as of evil-doers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
From The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained by Gillett, E. H. (Ezra Hall)
"Do not you speak evil of dignitaries, or you will be getting into trouble!"
From The Story of Francis Cludde by Weyman, Stanley John
All men there speak evil of England, and threaten it in their foolish manner.—Vaughan to Cromwell: State Papers, Vol.
From History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. by Froude, James Anthony
“It will be more shame to you than to me, aunt, if I am not married from your house; also, people will speak evil of you.”
From Prisoners of Conscience by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
