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Gossip is the art of saying nothing in such a way that leaves practically nothing unsaid.
Gossip is the art of saying nothing in such a way that leaves practically nothing unsaid.
Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.
Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.
An expert gossiper knows how much to leave out of a conversation
An expert gossiper knows how much to leave out of a conversation
No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.
No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.
A cruel story runs on wheels, and every hand oils the wheels as they run.
A cruel story runs on wheels, and every hand oils the wheels as they run.
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.
Gossip is a sort of smoke that comes from the dirty tobacco-pipes
of those who diffuse it; it proves read more
Gossip is a sort of smoke that comes from the dirty tobacco-pipes
of those who diffuse it; it proves nothing but the bad taste of
the smoker.
Gossip is always a personal confession either of malice or imbecility.
Gossip is always a personal confession either of malice or imbecility.
It is perfectly monstrous the way people go about nowadays saying things against one, behind one's back, that are absolutely read more
It is perfectly monstrous the way people go about nowadays saying things against one, behind one's back, that are absolutely and entirely true.
