Wit and Wisdom of Times Past
Noteworthy Remarks and Observations
Monday, June 14, 2010
Our Neighbor's Shame
"There is a lust in man no charm can tame,
Of loudly publishing his neighbor's shame."
Hence
"On eagle's wings immortal scandals fly,
While virtuous actions are but born and die."
-Dryden
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