Who said “The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to correct ourselves.”?

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Not Demosthenes. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

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“The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to correct ourselves.”
— Demosthenes
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APA

“The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to correct ourselves.” [Quotation attributed to Demosthenes]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9107-the-readiest-and-surest-way-to-get-rid/

MLA

“The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to correct ourselves.” Attributed to Demosthenes. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9107-the-readiest-and-surest-way-to-get-rid/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to correct ourselves.” Attributed to Demosthenes. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9107-the-readiest-and-surest-way-to-get-rid/.

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