dead men tell no tales; the dead cannot speak in their own defense
Proverb meaning that the dead cannot reveal secrets or defend themselves, so it is easy to blame them or keep things hidden.
Dead men tell no tales, so the truth remains in the dark.
Taking advantage of the fact that the dead cannot speak, he pinned the blame on them.
Standard kanji spelling for this proverb.
Variant spelling using 無し for なし; less common but still seen.
A Japanese proverb literally meaning 'a dead person has no mouth.' The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a universal idea found in many cultures.