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A talebearer revealeth secrets.

A whisperer separateth chief friends.

And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

But that your royal pleasure must be done, This act is as an ancient tale new told, And in the last repeating troublesome, Being urged at a time unreasonable.

Count not him among your friends who will retail your privacies to the world.

Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.

Foul whisp'rings are abroad.

Gossip is what no one claims to like but everyone enjoys.

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.