Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without merit, and lost without deserving.

William Shakespeare

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

William Shakespeare

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America's leadership and prestige depend, not merely upon our unmatched material progress, riches and military strength, but on how we use our power in the interests of world peace and human betterment.

Dwight Eisenhower

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If you lose money for the firm, I will be forgiving. If you lose reputation, I will be ruthless.

Warren Buffett

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When the multitude detests a man, inquiry is necessary; when the multitude likes a man, inquiry is equally necessary.

Confucius

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The world thinks of us as a country which is strong, but which will never start a war. The world also thinks of us as a land which has never enslaved anyone and which is animated by humane ideals. This friendship, based on common ideals, is one of our greatest sources of strength.

Dwight Eisenhower

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