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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.
It is perfectly monstrous the way people go about nowadayssaying things against one, behind one's back, that are absolutely and read more
It is perfectly monstrous the way people go about nowadayssaying things against one, behind one's back, that are absolutely and entirely true.
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.
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.
I heard the little bird say so.
I heard the little bird say so.
Hearts that are delicate and kind, and tongues that are neither -- these makes the finest company in the world.
Hearts that are delicate and kind, and tongues that are neither -- these makes the finest company in the world.
No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.
No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.
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.
