Character and Conduct – 8 July – Gossip
GOSSIP is a beast of prey that does not wait for the death of the creature it devours.
Diana of the Crossways, G. MEREDITH
GIVE to a gracious message
A host of tongues; but let ill tidings tell
Themselves when they be felt.
SHAKESPEARE
LET evil words die as soon as they’re spoken.
GEORGE ELIOT
IF there is much art in speaking, there is no less in keeping silence. There is an eloquent silence; it serves to praise and to condemn: there is a scornful silence: and there is a respectful silence.
LA ROCHEFOUCAULD
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These quotes are from ‘Character and Conduct’ A selection of helpful thoughts from various authors arranged for daily reading.
Collected by Constance M Whishaw and first published in 1905 as a follow up to her volume of Daily Readings for members of the Being and Doing Guild who asked for an additional volume
In her preface Whishaw writes:
‘This collection of noble thoughts expressed by men and women of past and present ages who have endeavoured to leave the world a little better than they found it.’
It is my hope in publishing them here readers may be inspired to imitate the example of the authors.
Suffolk Vicar 