Tale-bearers Are As Bad As The Tale-makers.

An Aspersion Upon My Parts Of Speech!

Prudence, Like Experience, Must Be Paid For.

Many A Wretch Has Rid On A Hurdle Who Has Done Less Mischief Than Utterers Of Forged Tales, Coiners Of Scandal, And Clippers Of Reputation.

A Man May Surely Be Allowed To Take A Glass Of Wine By His Own Fireside.

Never Say More Than Is Necessary.