We’re always quickest to doubt people who have a reputation for being honest.  — Psycho

It is amazing how quickly we can tear people down once the whispering begins.  No matter how righteous, honest, and ethical a person is, all it takes is someone to say an unkind word in the right ear, and pretty soon their reputation is shot.  Gossip has killed more careers and ended more relationships than almost anything else.  It’s amazing how few people are willing to go to the person who is being slandered and ask for the truth.