If I ever really knew you, then, my friend, I know you now.
So I say, "He never did it," or, "He did not so intend";
Or, "Some foreign power o'ercame him"—so I judge the action, friend.
Let the mere outside observer note appearance as he can;
We, more righteous judgment passing, test each action by its man.
—James Freeman Clarke.
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"TO KNOW ALL IS TO FORGIVE ALL"
If I knew you and you knew me,
If both of us could clearly see,