Quote by Samuel Johnson
I would be loath to speak ill of any person who I do not know deserves it, but I am afraid he is an attorney.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker expresses caution in criticizing someone they don't personally know, but then admits they possess reservations because the person in question is an attorney. Despite their reluctance to speak negatively of others without evidence, the speaker seems to imply a general skepticism towards individuals within the legal profession.