Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present.

But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.

The purest treasure mortal times can afford is a spotless reputation.

I'd rather spend half an hour in the company of a top carpenter, than three hours in the company of an average brain surgeon.

Give a man a reputation as an early riser and he can sleep 'til noon.

It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that you'll do things differently.