accusing the times is but excusing ourselves
accusing the times is but excusing ourselves
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used to say that blaming external circumstances or conditions for one's failures or shortcomings is just a way of making excuses for one's lack of effort, skill, or commitment
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Instead of blaming the economy for his financial troubles, he should take responsibility for his own spending habits. As the saying goes, accusing the times is but excusing ourselves.
