Quote by Cardinal De Richelieu

If you give me six lines written by the hand of the most honest of men, I will find something in them which will hang him.

If you give me six lines written by the hand of the most hon

Summary

This quote alludes to the idea that even the most virtuous individuals can be implicated or accused of something negative if their words or actions are scrutinized closely enough. It suggests that no matter how honest someone may seem, there is always a potential for finding evidence or interpreting their words in a way that portrays them in a negative light. This statement highlights the potential fallibility of individuals and the complexity of human perception.

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