throw dirt enough, and some will stick

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If enough allegations are made about someone or something, then even if they are all untrue, people's opinion of the person or thing will be diminished

Archbishop Whately used to say ‘Throw dirt enough, and some will stick;' well, will stick, but not, will stain. I think he used to mean ‘stain,' and I do not agree with him.

throw dirt enough, and some will stick

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    () This proverb dates from c1650, and was popularised by Voltaire in the 18th century.
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