speak evil of
Example Sentences
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“We must not speak evil of her, nor accuse her without sufficient grounds,” said he gravely.
From Frederica and her Guardians The Perils of Orphanhood by Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray)
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
Suppose those who speak evil of my father are my brethren, and his own beloved children; and suppose, furthermore, that all who are deceived by this evil speaking are so likewise.
From Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou by Ballou, Maturin Murray
“It is written: eye for eye, tooth for tooth; but I say unto you: Love those who hate you; pray for those who persecute you and speak evil of you.”
From Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State by Janet, Paul
"I do not speak evil of dignities, my dear sir, but only of the rogues who fill them," exclaimed Mr. Gerard, laughing.
From Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 1/2 A Romance of Real Life by Payn, James
