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For a Slip of the Tongue

Speaking ill of others, gossip, carrying tales the quickest route to hell's fiery jail for the mightiest weapon of war is the tongue Who lives, who dies -- a civil tongue's praises are sung or for lack of same on the gallows is hung

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Date: 11/2/2023 8:09:00 PM
The tongue is a dangerous fire… I’ll keep my tattle tales to myself.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/3/2023 9:55:00 AM
Love your references! LOL
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/2/2023 8:12:00 PM
Sticks and stones can only break my bones; if you tattle, you'll destroy me... ~ Nancy, to Sluggo
Date: 11/2/2023 6:12:00 PM
Dear Gershon, your poetic pen is as eloquent as it is potent. Gossip is mean-spirited and destructive. Indeed, the "mightiest weapon of war is the tongue".. it can also be a powerful instrument of peace. A civil tongue keeps civilized society civil.. a thought-provoking piece, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Susan Ashley
Date: 11/2/2023 6:42:00 PM
hahaha! that would be entertaining!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/2/2023 6:39:00 PM
Hopefully civil tongues can prevent a civil war in this nation... Maybe if it were confined to Washington D.C., the Halls of Congress, it might be great entertainment: Pelosi grabs the gavel; Jeffries grabs it back; McCarthy ascends the podium; AOC gives him a whack... lol. Thanks, Susan
Date: 11/2/2023 12:15:00 PM
Gallows is a bit extreme, but yes, some people ruin others' lives with their horrible gossiping. Good one, Gershon
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/2/2023 6:30:00 PM
Justice sometimes demands the death penalty, although Western society is repulsed by that idea. (Whatever happened to the 'Old West?!')
Date: 11/1/2023 9:48:00 PM
Amen. Well said
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/2/2023 6:16:00 PM
Thanks for puttin' me on the 'A'-(men) Team,' Karen!

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