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.

No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.

No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.

I don't at all like knowing what people say of me behind my back. It makes me far too conceited.

I don't at all like knowing what people say of me behind my back. It makes me far too conceited.

There is so much good in the worst of us, and so much bad in the best of us, that read more

There is so much good in the worst of us, and so much bad in the best of us, that it ill behaves any of us to find fault with the rest of us.

Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.

Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.

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.

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.

Rumor, than which no evil flies more swiftly. She flourishes as she flies, gains strength by mere motion. Small at read more

Rumor, than which no evil flies more swiftly. She flourishes as she flies, gains strength by mere motion. Small at first and in fear, she soon rises to heaven, Walks upon land and hides her head in the clouds.

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

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