John MiltonI will not deny but that the best apology against false accusers is silence and sufferance, and honest deeds set against dishonest words.
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A person can find themselves in a sticky situation, where they are being falsely accused of something. What they need to do is to not respond back with anger but to sit back and wait for the dust to clear. They should prove their innocence by speaking only the truth and by actions.
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