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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.
What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.
What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.
An expert gossiper knows how much to leave out of a conversation
An expert gossiper knows how much to leave out of a conversation
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.
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.
There is a lust in man no charm can tame: Of loudly publishing his neighbor's shame: On eagles wings immortal read more
There is a lust in man no charm can tame: Of loudly publishing his neighbor's shame: On eagles wings immortal scandals fly, while virtuous actions are born and die.
That which is everybody's business is nobody's business.
That which is everybody's business is nobody's business.
No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.
No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.
