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I have a strong suspicion . . . that much that passes for constant love is a golded- up moment read more
I have a strong suspicion . . . that much that passes for constant love is a golded- up moment walking in its sleep.
 Julius Caesar divorced his wife Pompeia, but declared at the 
trial that he knew nothing of what was alleged read more 
 Julius Caesar divorced his wife Pompeia, but declared at the 
trial that he knew nothing of what was alleged against her and 
Clodius. When asked why, in that case, he had divorced her, he 
replied: "Because I would have the chastity of my wife clear 
even of suspicion." 
Suspicion is the companion of mean souls, and the bane of all good society.
Suspicion is the companion of mean souls, and the bane of all good society.
 All is not well.
 I doubt some foul play. Would the night were come!
  Till then sit read more 
 All is not well.
 I doubt some foul play. Would the night were come!
  Till then sit still, my soul. Foul deeds will rise,
   Though all the earth o'erwhelm them, to men's eyes. 
 As to Caesar, when he was called upon, he gave no testimony 
against Clodius, nor did he affirm that read more 
 As to Caesar, when he was called upon, he gave no testimony 
against Clodius, nor did he affirm that he was certain of any 
injury done to his bed. He only said, "He had divorced Pompeia 
because the wife of Caesar ought not only to be clear of such a 
crime, but of the very suspicion of it." 
There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to read more
There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to democracies as against despots - suspicion.
 The losing side is full of suspicion.
 [Lat., Ad tristem partem strenua est suspicio.]  
 The losing side is full of suspicion.
 [Lat., Ad tristem partem strenua est suspicio.] 
Suspicion is not less an enemy to virtue than to happiness; he that is already corrupt is naturally suspicious, and read more
Suspicion is not less an enemy to virtue than to happiness; he that is already corrupt is naturally suspicious, and he that becomes suspicious will quickly become corrupt
 Quoth Sidrophel, If you suppose,
 Sir Knight, that I am one of those,
  I might suspect, and read more 
 Quoth Sidrophel, If you suppose,
 Sir Knight, that I am one of those,
  I might suspect, and take th' alarm,
   You bus'ness is but to inform;
    But if it be, 'tis ne'er the near,
     You have a wrong sow by the ear.