Remember no one expects you to be Halt. He's a legend, after all. Haven't you heard? He's eight feet tall and kills bears with his bare hands...

A lost good name is ne'er retriev'd.

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

Open your mouth and purse cautiously, and your stock of wealth and reputation shall, at least in repute, be great.

The universal object and idol of men of letters is reputation

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