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Good will, like a good name, is got by many actions, and lost by one.
Good will, like a good name, is got by many actions, and lost by one.
To be pointed out with the finger.
To be pointed out with the finger.
No book was ever written down by any but itself.
No book was ever written down by any but itself.
I have offended reputation,
A most unnoble swerving.
I have offended reputation,
A most unnoble swerving.
The worst of me is known, and I can say that I am better than the
reputation I bear.
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The worst of me is known, and I can say that I am better than the
reputation I bear.
[Ger., Das Aergste weiss die Welt von mir, und ich
Kann sagen, ich bin besser als mein Ruf.]
When a door opens not to your knock, consider your reputation.
When a door opens not to your knock, consider your reputation.
Convey a libel in a frown.
And wink a reputation down!
Convey a libel in a frown.
And wink a reputation down!
A man's reputation is what other people think of him; his character is what he really is.
A man's reputation is what other people think of him; his character is what he really is.
How many worthy men have we seen survive their own reputations!
How many worthy men have we seen survive their own reputations!
