Slander, Whose edge is sharper than the sword, whose tongue Outvenoms all the worms of Nile, whose breath Rides on the posting winds and doth belie All corners of the world.

Strike at a great man, and you will not miss.

It takes your enemy and your friend, working together, to hurt you to the heart; the one to slander you and the other to get the news to you.

A slander is like a hornet; if you cannot kill it dead at first blow, better not strike at it.

When you are stung by slanderous tongues, comfort yourself with this thought: it is not the worst fruits that are gnawed by wasps.

A generous confession disarms slander.