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.

There isn't much to be seen in a little town, but what you hear makes up for it.

There isn't much to be seen in a little town, but what you hear makes up for it.

What some invent, the rest enlarge.

What some invent, the rest enlarge.

The only time people dislike gossip is when you gossip about them.

The only time people dislike gossip is when you gossip about them.

Truth is not exciting enough to those who depend on the characters and lives of their neighbors for all their read more

Truth is not exciting enough to those who depend on the characters and lives of their neighbors for all their amusement.

Gossip is always a personal confession either of malice or imbecility.

Gossip is always a personal confession either of malice or imbecility.

Knowledge is power if you know about the right person.

Knowledge is power if you know about the right person.

Gossip needn't be false to be evil - there's a lot of truth that shouldn't be passed around.

Gossip needn't be false to be evil - there's a lot of truth that shouldn't be passed around.

None are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them.

None are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them.