Who said “Saints should always be judged guilty until they are proved innocent.”?

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George Orwell. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceReflections on Gandhi (1949)

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APA

Orwell, G. (n.d.). Saints should always be judged guilty until they are proved innocent. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30607-saints-should-always-be-judged-guilty-until-they/

MLA

Orwell, George. “Saints should always be judged guilty until they are proved innocent.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30607-saints-should-always-be-judged-guilty-until-they/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Orwell, George. “Saints should always be judged guilty until they are proved innocent.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30607-saints-should-always-be-judged-guilty-until-they/.