Rumour Quotes

Rumour Quotes & Sayings

These rumour quotes and rumour sayings are from our famous and inspiring collection. I pray you bear me henceforth from the noise and rumour of the field, where I may think the remnant of my thoughts in peace, and part of this body and my soul with contemplation and devout desires. - William Shakespeare


Every rumour is believed against the unfortunate. [La., Ad calamitatem quilibet rumour valet] - Publius [Publilius Syrus]


Trying to squash a rumour is like trying to un-ring a bell. - Shana Alexander


I live and reign since I have abandoned those pleasures which you by your praises extol to the skies. [La., Vivo et regno, simul ista reliqui Quae vos ad coelum effertis rumoure secundo] - Horace [Quintus Horacius Flaccus]


The flying rumours gather'd as the roll'd, Scarce any tale was sooner heard than told; And all who told it added something new. And all who heard it made enlargements too. - Alexander Pope


Rumour travels faster, but it don't stay put as long as truth. - Will Rogers


Rumour: A favourite weapon of the assassins of character. (The Devil's Dictionary) - Ambrose Bierce


With the newspaper strike on, I wouldn't consider dying. (on being told that her death was rumoured) - Bette Davis


Rumour grows as it goes. - Virgil [Publius Vergilius Maro]