Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.

Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.

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.

For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn?

For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn?

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that
repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that
repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

Count not him among your friends who will retail your privacies to the world.

Count not him among your friends who will retail your privacies to the world.

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.

What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.

What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.

Who gossips with you will gossip of you

Who gossips with you will gossip of you

Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you.

Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you.