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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.
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.
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.
None are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them.
None are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them.
No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.
No one gossips about other people's secret virtues.
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.
Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you.
Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you.
The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.
The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.
