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Treason Quotes
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For while the treason I detest, The traitor still I love. (Quote by - John Hoole)
The man who pauses on the paths of treason, Halts on a quicksand, the first step engulfs him. (Quote by - Aaron Hill)
Men will confess to treason, murder, arson, false teeth, or a wig. How many of them will own up to a lack of humor? (Quote by - Frank Moore Colby)
This principle is old, but true as fate, Kings may love treason, but the traitor hate. (Quote by - Thomas Dekker)
There is something peculiarly sinister and insidious in even a charge of disloyalty. Such a charge all too frequently places a strain on the reputation of an individual which is indelible and lasting, regardless of the complete innocence later proved. (Quote by - John Lord O'brian)
Is there not some chosen curse, some hidden thunder in the stores of heaven, red with uncommon wrath, to blast the man who owes his greatness to his country's ruin! (Quote by - Joseph Addison)
He [Caesar] loved the treason, but hated the traitor. (Quote by - Plutarch)
Tarquin and Caesar had each his Brutus--Charles the First, his Cromwell--and George the Third--("Treason!" shouted the Speaker) may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it. (Quote by - Patrick Henry)
Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason? Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason. (Quote by - Sir John Harrington)
O that a soldier so glorious, ever victorious in fight, Passed from a daylight of honor into the terrible night; Fell as the mighty archangel, ere the earth glowed in space, fell-- Fell from the patriot's heaven down to the loyalist's hell! (Quote by - Thomas Dunn English)
Is there not some chosen curse, Some hidden thunder in the stores of heaven, Red with uncommon wrath, to blast the man Who owes his greatness to his country's ruin? (Quote by - Joseph Addison)
Cynicism is intellectual treason. (Quote by - Norman Cousins)
And then I stole all courtesy from heaven, And dressed myself in such humility That I did pluck allegiance from men's hearts, Loud shouts and salutations from their mouths Even in the presence of the crowned king. (Quote by - William Shakespeare)
Treason is not own'd when 'tis descried; Successful crimes alone are justified. (Quote by - John Dryden)