When rumours increase, and when there is an abundance of noise and clamour, believe the second report.

We must set up a strong present tense against all rumors of wrath, past and to come.

There are a lot of rumors out there.

Doctor Jones, we're all vulnerable to vicious rumors. I seem to remember that in Honduras you were accused of being a grave robber rather than an archaeologist.
Indy: Well, the newspapers greatly exaggerated the incident.

And everyone knows you can’t disprove a rumor.

Order is heaven's first law.