speak evil of
Example Sentences
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I just stopped—because—well, I remembered that one of the Pioneer laws is not to speak evil of any one.
From Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer by Rena I. Halsey
The most detested measure, however, was that which authorized the arrest of any person who should speak evil of the government, and was known as the Sedition Law.
From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Charles Morris
Hush deary," she whispered looking round in a fearful manner, "don't speak evil of speerits.
From The Mandarin's Fan by Fergus Hume
“It is written: eye for eye, tooth for tooth; but I say unto you: Love those who hate you; pray for those who persecute you and speak evil of you.”
From Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State by Paul Janet
Do not speak evil of the Signora Geltrude.
From The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni edited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern by Carlo Goldoni
