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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.
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.
Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you.
Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you.
The way others treat you when you're there, is something to be considered.. but the way they respect you when read more
The way others treat you when you're there, is something to be considered.. but the way they respect you when you're not around is much more important.
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.
An expert gossiper knows how much to leave out of a conversation
An expert gossiper knows how much to leave out of a conversation
The things most people want to know about are usually none of their business.
The things most people want to know about are usually none of their business.
No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.
No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.
Knowledge is power if you know about the right person.
Knowledge is power if you know about the right person.
