Quote by Francis Bacon
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeabl

Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words or in good order. – Francis Bacon

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Nakedness is uncomely, as well in mind as body, and it addeth no small reverence to mens manners and actions if they be not altogether open. Therefore set it down: That a habit of secrecy is both politic and moral. – Francis Bacon

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Gossip is just news running ahead of itself in a red satin dress. – Liz Smith

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Where no wood is, the fire goes out; so where there is no tale bearer, the strife ceaseth. – Bible

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Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you. – Spanish Proverb

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Vilify, Vilify, some of it will always stick. – Pierre De Beaumarchais

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