Nobody ever grew despondent looking for trouble.
Universal peace sounds ridiculous to the head of an average family.
Gossip is vice enjoyed vicariously - the sweet, subtle satisfaction without the risk.
Live so that you can at least get the benefit of the doubt.
Another bad thing about "prosperity" is that you can't jingle any money without being under suspicion
It ain't a bad plan to keep still occasionally even when you know what you're talking about.