chi si scusa si accusa

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “(he) who excuses himself accuses himself”. Compare French qui s'excuse s'accuse.

Proverb

chi si scusa si accusa

  1. one who makes excuses is often guilty of the behavior for which he is excusing himself; he who apologizes admits his guilt; a hit dog will holler
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