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I don't know how to defend myself: surprised innocence cannot imagine being under suspicion.


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This page presents the quote "I don't know how to defend myself: surprised innocence cannot imagine being under suspicion.". Author of this quote is Pierre Corneille. This quote is about suspicion, innocence,.