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.

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.

Count not him among your friends who will retail your privacies to the world.

Count not him among your friends who will retail your privacies to 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.

I heard the little bird say so.

I heard the little bird say so.

Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not read more

Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not keep what is entrusted to them.

Who gossips with you will gossip of you

Who gossips with you will gossip of you

Rumor, than which no evil flies more swiftly. She flourishes as she flies, gains strength by mere motion. Small at read more

Rumor, than which no evil flies more swiftly. She flourishes as she flies, gains strength by mere motion. Small at first and in fear, she soon rises to heaven, Walks upon land and hides her head in the clouds.

Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.

Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.