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The two most precious things this side of the grave are our reputa

The two most precious things this side of the grave are our reputation and our life. But it is to be lamented that the most contemptible whisper may deprive us of the one, and the weakest weapon of the other. – Charles Caleb Colton

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His reputation is what men say he is. That can be damaged; but reputation is for time, character is for eternity. – John B. Gough

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It is generally much more shameful to lose a good reputation than never to have acquired it. – Pliny The Elder

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A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was. – Joseph Hall

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Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue. – St. Evermond

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