For acting thus you will remain innocent among the hissings of the serpents, and like a sweet strawberry you will receive no venom from the contact of venomous tongues.
Gossip is just a tool to distract people who have nothing better to do from feeling jealous of those few of us still remaining with noble hearts.
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Anna Godbersen
If you haven't got anything nice to say about anybody come sit next to me.
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Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Gossip, as usual, was one-third right and two-thirds wrong.
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L.m. Montgomery
No matter what you do, someone always knew you would.
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Ami McKay
And though there’s a grain of truth in every rumor, I’ve found that the worst gossip usually starts with something harmless.
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Kathleen ODell
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The same Everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day of your life. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace then, and put aside...
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