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If A equals success, then the formula is A equals X plus Y and Z, with X being work, Y read more
If A equals success, then the formula is A equals X plus Y and Z, with X being work, Y play, and Z keeping your mouth shut.
Report, that which no evil thing of any kind is more swift,
increases with travel and gains strength by read more
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.]
There isn't much to be seen in a little town, but what you hear makes up for it.
There isn't much to be seen in a little town, but what you hear makes up for it.
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
You do not know it but you are the talk of all the town.
[Lat., Fabula (nec sentis) tota read more
You do not know it but you are the talk of all the town.
[Lat., Fabula (nec sentis) tota jactaris in urba.]
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.
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.
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that
repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that
repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
