But treason is not owned when 'tis descried;
Successful crimes alone are justified.


The Medal (1682) l. 207

John Dryden Quotes

But treason is not owned when 'tis descried; Successful crimes alone are justified.

But treason is not owned when 'tis descried; Successful crimes alone are justified.

But treason is not owned when 'tis descried; Successful crimes alone are justified.

But treason is not owned when 'tis descried; Successful crimes alone are justified.