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And all who told it added something new, and all who heard it, made enlargements too.
And all who told it added something new, and all who heard it, made enlargements too.
Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.
Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.
Report, that which no evil thing of any kind is more swift,
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Report, that which no evil thing of any kind is more swift,
increases with travel and gains strength by its progress.
[Lat., Fama, malum quo non aliud velocius ullum,
Mobilitate viget, viresque acquirit eundo.]
Gossip is the art of saying nothing in a way that leaves practically nothing unsaid.
Gossip is the art of saying nothing in a way that leaves practically nothing unsaid.
Egotism is the art of seeing in yourself what others cannot see.
Egotism is the art of seeing in yourself what others cannot see.
I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.
I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.
But that your royal pleasure must be done,
This act is as an ancient tale new told,
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But that your royal pleasure must be done,
This act is as an ancient tale new told,
And in the last repeating troublesome,
Being urged at a time unreasonable.
What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.
What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.
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.