"My name is Gossip.
I have no respect for Justice.
 I aim 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.
 I flourish at every level of society.
 
My victims are helpless.
They cannot protect themselves against me
Because I have 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, wreck marriages and ruin careers. . .
Cause sleepless nights, heartaches and indigestion.
 
I spawn suspicion and
generate grief.
 I make innocent people cry
in their pillows.
 
Even my name hisses.
I make headlines and headaches.
 
Before you repeat a story,
ask yourself . . .
'Is it true?
Is it fair?
 Is it necessary?'
 
If not . . .
Shut up!"
 ~~unknown~~

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