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What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.
What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.
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.
Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.
Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.
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.
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.
That which is everybody's business is nobody's business.
That which is everybody's business is nobody's business.
Gossip is what no one claims to like -- but everyone enjoys.
Gossip is what no one claims to like -- but everyone enjoys.
Gossip is always a personal confession either of malice or imbecility.
Gossip is always a personal confession either of malice or imbecility.
