The one thing the world will never have enough of is the outrageous.

The more sifted, the finer the flour; the more often repeated, the rougher the gossip.

Humiliation is the beginning of sanctification.

It is one thing to slander, another to accuse.

Scandal begins where the police leave off.

Don’t ever wear artistic jewelry; it wrecks a woman’s reputation.

Attacks on me will do no harm, and silent contempt is the best answer to them.

A bad reputation is easy to come by, painful to bear, and difficult to clear.

There is a vital force in rumor. Though crushed to earth, to all intents and purposes buried, it can rise again without apparent effort.

I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of much praise.

There is a demon who puts wings on certain tales and launches them like eagles out into space.

Show me someone who never gossips, and I’ll show you someone who isn’t interested in people.

Shamelessness is the shame of being without shame.