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.]

If you haven't got anything nice to say about anybody, come sit
next to me.

If you haven't got anything nice to say about anybody, come sit
next to me.

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.

That which is everybody's business is nobody's business.

That which is everybody's business is nobody's business.

So live that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.

So live that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.

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.

History is merely gossip

History is merely gossip

One who is too wise an observer of the business of others, like one who is too curious in observing read more

One who is too wise an observer of the business of others, like one who is too curious in observing the labor of bees, will often be stung for his curiosity.

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.