Posted by lostsailor on April 10, 2003, at 6:01:26
Nobodys Friend!
My name is "GOSSIP". I have no respect for justice.
I maim without killing. I break hearts and ruin lives.
I am cunning and malicious and gather strength with age.
The more I am quoted, the more I am believed.
My victims are helpless. they cannot protect themselves against
me because I have no name and no face.
To track me down is impossible. The harder you try, the more elusive I become.
I am nobody's friend.
Once I tarnish a reputation, it is never the same.
I topple governments and wreck marriages.
I ruin careers and cause sleepless nights, heartaches and indigestion.
I make innocent people cry in their pillows.
Even my name hisses. I am called Gossip. I make headlines and headaches.
Before you repeat a story, ask yourself:
Is it true? Is it harmless? Is it necessary?
If it isn't. Don't repeat it.
anonymous source
poster:lostsailor
thread:218104
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20030404/msgs/218104.html