Charles Spurgeon

The wounds of calumny, the reproaches of the proud, the venom of the bigoted, the treachery of the false, and the weakness of the true, we have known in our measure; and therein have had communion with our Lord Jesus.

British Clergyman

Richard Le Gallienne

There is something mean in human nature that prefers to think evil, that gives a willing ear and a ready welcome to calumny, a sort of jealousy of goodness and greatness and things of good report.

English Poet

Thomas Becket

The more I loved the king, the more I opposed his injustice until his brow fell lowering upon me. He heaped calumny after calumny on my head, and I chose to be driven out rather than to subscribe.

English Clergyman

Robert Emmet

I have much to say why my reputation should be rescued from the load of false accusation and calumny which has been heaped upon it.

Irish Activist

John McCain

Political leaders are not and cannot reasonably be expected to be indifferent to the cruelest calumnies aimed at their character.

American Politician

Herodotus

A man calumniated is doubly injured - first by him who utters the calumny, and then by him who believes it.

Greek Historian

Lajos Kossuth

Yet my humble capacity has not preserved me from calumnies.

Hungarian Lawyer

Mary Stewart

It is harder to kill a whisper than even a shouted calumny.

English Novelist

Diogenes

Greek Philosopher

Calumny has a very negative tone and implies intentional harm.

Negative Connotation

Using 'calumny' shows awareness of its effect on someone's social standing.

Social Impact

Calumny is more formal, common in written text or serious discussions.

Formal Language

In legal contexts, calumny can lead to lawsuits or criminal charges.

Legal Implications

Calling an act 'calumny' is a powerful claim; use when serious harm is done.

Powerful Accusation

Often occurs in public spheres: media, politics, business, where reputation is key.