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A little public scandal is good once in a while. It takes the tension out of the news.
A little public scandal is good once in a while. It takes the tension out of the news.
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.
Gossip is what no one claims to like -- but everyone enjoys.
Gossip is what no one claims to like -- but everyone enjoys.
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.
Live that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.
Live that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.
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.
And all who told it added something new, And all who heard it made enlargements too.
And all who told it added something new, And all who heard it made enlargements too.
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.
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.