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Alas! they had been friends in youth but whispering tongues can poison truth
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"Alas! they had been friends in youth; but whispering tongues can poison truth"

- Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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This quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge speaks with the power of gossip and how it can ruin relationships. It suggests that two individuals who were once good friends in their youth can have their relationship ruined by the destructive words of others. The quote indicates that gossip can be used to spread lies and misshape the truth, resulting in a breakdown in trust in between two people. It is an alerting to be careful of what we say about others, as our words can have a long lasting influence on relationships. The quote likewise acts as a tip that we must be mindful of our own words and make sure to speak the reality. Chatter can be harmful and it is necessary to be aware of the power of our words.
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge This quote is written / told by Samuel Taylor Coleridge between October 21, 1772 and July 25, 1834. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 48 other quotes.

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