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What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.
What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.
A dearth of words a woman need not fear;
But 'tis a task indeed to learn to hear:
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A dearth of words a woman need not fear;
But 'tis a task indeed to learn to hear:
In that the skill of conversation lies;
That shows and makes you both polite and wise.
Gossip is sometimes referred to as halitosis of the mind
Gossip is sometimes referred to as halitosis of the mind
Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.
Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.
They converse as those who know that God hears.
[Lat., Ita fabulantur ut qui sciant Dominum audire.]
They converse as those who know that God hears.
[Lat., Ita fabulantur ut qui sciant Dominum audire.]
Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not read more
Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not keep what is entrusted to them.
I heard the little bird say so.
I heard the little bird say so.
We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God
in company.
We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God
in company.
Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you.
Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you.
