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![“Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The rolling snow-ball.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ef/ovid-276_add_every-one-who-repeats-it-adds-something_2426536.jpg)
“Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The rolling snow-ball.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Metamorphoses, Book 5, 8th century BC
Repeating a rumor amplifies its damage, spreading scandal further.
In simple terms: Repeating a scandal makes it worse.
Key Takeaway
Avoid spreading unverified claims.
Themes
responsibility
speech
ethics
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
ethical
advisory
When to use this quote
- social media
- gossip
- news reporting
- courtroom testimony
Key Concepts
reputation
social contagion
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are you repeating rumors about?
- How can you verify before sharing?
A Different Perspective
Even a single repeat can cause irreversible harm.
![“A mind conscious of right laughs at the falsehoods of rumour. [Lat., Conscia mens recti famae mendacia risit.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/95c/ovid-276_conscious_a-mind-conscious-of-right-laughs-at-the_12185.jpg)
