Who said “Blood will tell, but often it tells too much.”?

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Don Marquis. A published source records them saying or writing it.

Sourcearchy and mehitabel (1927)

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APA

Marquis, D. (n.d.). Blood will tell, but often it tells too much. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1291-blood-will-tell-but-often-it-tells-too/

MLA

Marquis, Don. “Blood will tell, but often it tells too much.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1291-blood-will-tell-but-often-it-tells-too/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Marquis, Don. “Blood will tell, but often it tells too much.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1291-blood-will-tell-but-often-it-tells-too/.