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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.
Gossip is what no one claims to like -- but everyone enjoys.
Gossip is what no one claims to like -- but everyone enjoys.
I heard the little bird say so.
I heard the little bird say so.
Foul whisp'rings are abroad.
Foul whisp'rings are abroad.
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.
He gossips habitually; he lacks the common wisdom to keep still that deadly enemy of man, his own tongue
He gossips habitually; he lacks the common wisdom to keep still that deadly enemy of man, his own tongue
There is a lust in man no charm can tame: Of loudly publishing his neighbor's shame: On eagles wings immortal read more
There is a lust in man no charm can tame: Of loudly publishing his neighbor's shame: On eagles wings immortal scandals fly, while virtuous actions are born and die.
Gossip is always a personal confession either of malice or imbecility.
Gossip is always a personal confession either of malice or imbecility.
No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.
No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.