Many a man's reputation would not know his character if they met on the street.

Many a man's reputation would not know his character if they met on the street.

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.

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation read more

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

I have offended reputation,
A most unnoble swerving.

I have offended reputation,
A most unnoble swerving.

The reputation of a man is like his shadow, gigantic when it precedes him, and pigmy in its proportions when read more

The reputation of a man is like his shadow, gigantic when it precedes him, and pigmy in its proportions when it follows.

To be pointed out with the finger.

To be pointed out with the finger.

When a door opens not to your knock, consider your reputation.

When a door opens not to your knock, consider your reputation.

It is a maxim to me that no man was ever written out of
reputation but by himself.

It is a maxim to me that no man was ever written out of
reputation but by himself.

Should envious tongues some malice frame; to soil and tarnish your good name; Live it Down!

Should envious tongues some malice frame; to soil and tarnish your good name; Live it Down!