And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to
house; and not only idle, but tattlers read more

And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to
house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies,
speaking things which they ought not.

There is nothing which cannot be perverted by being told badly.

There is nothing which cannot be perverted by being told badly.

Dad, I'm in some trouble. There's been an accident and you're going to hear all sorts of things about me read more

Dad, I'm in some trouble. There's been an accident and you're going to hear all sorts of things about me from now on. Terrible things.

The rolling fictions grow in strength and size,
Each author adding to the former lies.

The rolling fictions grow in strength and size,
Each author adding to the former lies.

Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.

Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.

I will be gone,
That pitiful rumor may report my flight
To consolate thine ear.

I will be gone,
That pitiful rumor may report my flight
To consolate thine ear.

Rumor is not always wrong

Rumor is not always wrong

Buy the rumor and sell the fact

Buy the rumor and sell the fact

Trying to squash a rumor is like trying to unring a bell.

Trying to squash a rumor is like trying to unring a bell.