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    No, it is not only our fate but our business to lose innocence, and once we have lost that, it is futile to attempt a picnic in Eden.

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What can innocence hope for,
When such as sit her judges are corrupted!

What can innocence hope for,
When such as sit her judges are corrupted!

by Philip Massinger Found in: Innocence Quotes,
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"In innocence there is no strength against evil," said
Sparrowhawk, a little wryly. "But there is strength in it read more

"In innocence there is no strength against evil," said
Sparrowhawk, a little wryly. "But there is strength in it for
good."

by Ursula K. Le Guin Found in: Innocence Quotes,
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We become innocent when we are unfortunate.
[Fr., On devient innocent quand on est malheureux.]

We become innocent when we are unfortunate.
[Fr., On devient innocent quand on est malheureux.]

by Jean De La Fontaine Found in: Innocence Quotes,
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Hence, bashful cunning,
And prompt me, plain and holy innocence!

Hence, bashful cunning,
And prompt me, plain and holy innocence!

by William Shakespeare Found in: Innocence Quotes,
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Those who are incapable of committing great crimes do not readily suspect them in others.

Those who are incapable of committing great crimes do not readily suspect them in others.

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As innocent as a new-laid egg.

As innocent as a new-laid egg.

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Innocence is always unsuspicious.

Innocence is always unsuspicious.

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The silence often of pure innocence persuades when speaking fails.

The silence often of pure innocence persuades when speaking fails.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Innocence Quotes,
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A mind conscious of innocence laughs at the lies of rumor.

A mind conscious of innocence laughs at the lies of rumor.

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