History is merely gossip

History is merely gossip

An expert gossiper knows how much to leave out of a conversation

An expert gossiper knows how much to leave out of a conversation

I heard the little bird say so.

I heard the little bird say so.

Gossip is a sort of smoke that comes from the dirty tobacco-pipes
of those who diffuse it; it proves read more

Gossip is a sort of smoke that comes from the dirty tobacco-pipes
of those who diffuse it; it proves nothing but the bad taste of
the smoker.

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

Gossip is always a personal confession either of malice or imbecility.

Gossip is always a personal confession either of malice or imbecility.

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.

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.

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.