If A equals success, then the formula is A equals X plus Y and Z, with X being work, Y read more

If A equals success, then the formula is A equals X plus Y and Z, with X being work, Y play, and Z keeping your mouth shut.

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you read more

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.

So live that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.

So live that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.

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.

One who is too wise an observer of the business of others, like one who is too curious in observing read more

One who is too wise an observer of the business of others, like one who is too curious in observing the labor of bees, will often be stung for his curiosity.

(Salerio:) . . . if my gossip Report be an honest woman of her
word.
(Solanio:) I would read more

(Salerio:) . . . if my gossip Report be an honest woman of her
word.
(Solanio:) I would she were as lying a gossip in that as ever
knapped ginger or made her neighbors believe she wept for the
death of a third husband.

The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.

The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.

The things most people want to know about are usually none of their business.

The things most people want to know about are usually none of their business.

I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.

I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.