"The dead are always wrong" suggests that it is easy to criticize people who cannot defend themselves, like those who have passed away.
The dead are always wrong means it's easy to criticize someone who is dead, as they cannot defend themselves.
| Proverb | The dead are always wrong. |
|---|---|
| Definition | It's easy to criticize someone who is dead. They cannot defend themselves. |
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