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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 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.
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.
Whoever keeps an open ear
For tattlers will be sure to hear
The trumpet of contention.
Whoever keeps an open ear
For tattlers will be sure to hear
The trumpet of contention.
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?
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
Knowledge is power if you know about the right person.
Knowledge is power if you know about the right person.
