100 Quotes About Reputation

If you want to make progress, put up with being perceived as ignorant or naive in worldly matters, don't aspire to a reputation for sagacity. If you do impress others as somebody, don't altogether believe it. You have to realize, it isn't easy to keep your will in agreement with nature, as well as externals. Caring about the one inevitably means you are going to shortchange the other. Epictetus

Atheism leaves a man to sense, to philosophy, to natural piety, to laws, to reputation; all which may be guides to an outward moral virtue, though religion were not; but superstition dismounts all these, and erecteth an absolute monarchy in the minds of men. Therefore atheism did never perturb states; for it makes men wary of themselves, as looking no further: and we see the times inclined to atheism (as the time of Augustus Cæsar) were civil times. But superstition hath been the confusion of many states, and bringeth in a new primum mobile, that ravisheth all the spheres of government. The master of superstition is the people; and in all superstition wise men follow fools; and arguments are fitted to practice, in a reversed order. . Francis Bacon

Never judge someone's character based on the words of another. Instead, study the motives behind the words of the person casting the bad judgment. An honest woman can sell tangerines all day and remain a good person until she dies, but there will always be naysayers who will try to convince you otherwise. Perhaps this woman did not give them something for free, or at a discount. Perhaps too, that she refused to stand with them when they were wrong – or just stood up for something she felt was right. And also, it could be that some bitter women are envious of her, or that she rejected the advances of some very proud men. Always trust your heart. If the Creator stood before a million men with the light of a million lamps, only a few would truly see him because truth is already alive in their hearts. Truth can only be seen by those with truth in them. He who does not have Truth in his heart, will always be blind to her. . Suzy Kassem

It is good for us to have trials and troubles at times, for they often remind us that we are on probation and ought not to hope in any worldly thing. It is good for us sometimes to suffer contradiction, to be misjudged by men even though we do well and mean well. These things help us to be humble and shield us from vainglory. When to all outward appearances men give us no credit, when they do not think well of us, then we are more inclined to seek God Who sees our hearts. Therefore, a man ought to root himself so firmly in God that he will not need the consolations of men. Unknown

Chater: You dare to call me that. I demand satisfaction! Septimus: Mrs Chater demanded satisfaction and now you are demanding satisfaction. I cannot spend my time day and night satisfying the demands of the Chater family. Tom Stoppard

Reputation is what others perceive you as being, and their opinion may be right or wrong. Character, however, is what you really are, and nobody knows that but you. John Wooden

A good reputation is better than great riches. Unknown

As I am an honest man, I thought you had received some bodily wound. There is more sense in that than in reputation. Reputation is an idle and most false imposition, oft got without merit and lost without deserving. William Shakespeare

With enough courage, you can do without a reputation. Margaret Mitchell

A true prophet would rather be believed false by many but actually true than believed true by many but actually false. Criss Jami

Decisions of character come from understanding that they are accountable to God only, not to family, spouses, religious leaders, corporations, public opinion or your own ego. Shannon L. Alder

If you can dispense with reputation, then you are free from care. Reputation is only a visitor, but reality is here to stay. Liezi

Then, if to make your ruin more, You'll peevishly be coy, Die with the scandal of a whore And never know the joy. John Wilmot

Girls, watch out for the bad guys! ...there are those capable of showering their resources on you just to dance on top of you, and finally destroy your good image and reputation. Michael Bassey Johnson

Good name in man and woman, dear my lord, Is the immediate jewel of their souls: Who steals my purse steals trash; ’tis something, nothing;’twas mine, ’tis his, and has been slave to thousands; But he that filches from me my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed. William Shakespeare

Any society's upper-crust is riddled with immorality, how else d'you think they keep their power? Reputation is king of the public sphere, not private. It is dethroned by public acts. David Mitchell

At present, a good many men engaged in scientific pursuits, and who have signally failed in gaining recognition among their fellows, are endeavoring to make reputations among the churches by delivering weak and vapid lectures upon the 'harmony of Genesis and Geology.' Like all hypocrites, these men overstate the case to such a degree, and so turn and pervert facts and words that they succeed only in gaining the applause of other hypocrites like themselves. Among the great scientists they are regarded as generals regard sutlers who trade with both armies. Surely the time must come when the wealth of the world will not be wasted in the propagation of ignorant creeds and miraculous mistakes. The time must come when churches and cathedrals will be dedicated to the use of man; when minister and priest will deem the discoveries of the living of more importance than the errors of the dead; when the truths of Nature will outrank the 'sacred' falsehoods of the past, and when a single fact will outweigh all the miracles of Holy Writ.Who can over estimate the progress of the world if all the money wasted in superstition could be used to enlighten, elevate and civilize mankind? When every church becomes a school, every cathedral a university, every clergyman a teacher, and all their hearers brave and honest thinkers, then, and not until then, will the dream of poet, patriot, philanthropist and philosopher, become a real and blessed truth. . Robert G. Ingersoll

Don't let public opinions pinion you Constance Friday

Society's goal is to make us less foolish. From the cradle to grave the pressure is on: "Be normal! " Our inner fool may be shackled and caged by a world made to suppress it, but Jesus came to free the fool. Mark Batterson

Listen to people from your heart, as if your life depended on it, and you will find that in turn people will listen to you with all of theirs. Unknown

The choices you make from this day forward will lead you, step by step, to the future you deserve. Unknown

Spend your time designing the greatest reputation a man could possess. Unknown

What you deserve will be down to you, and you alone. Unknown

Destiny and fate are of one’s own making, and riches and happiness are rarely found at the end of an easily-traversed path. Unknown

Make sure everyone, who works with you or for you, feels the need to tell others about the incredible experience. Unknown

Adopt the positive in everything you do, for there will always be positivity there to find, if that is what you seek. Unknown

That which is currently beyond your capabilities now, does not have to be so forever Unknown

My intention was, only, ever to help you see the light shining brightly in front, and inside, of you. Unknown

Tell your good news as an evangelist would. Do so with a passion driven by a need to help and solve problems that some people didn’t even know they had. Unknown

Embrace the fundamentals like the closest of friends, for they will be the foundation of your future success. Unknown

Whilst people have answered questions, I have only heard my own voice thinking of the next question. Unknown

I was so sure that I knew what they needed and what I wanted to sell them that I never stopped long enough to find out what it was they wanted to buy. Unknown

In this world of half-jobs and liars, I will prevail. Unknown

I have discovered fallen trees across my path and have possessed neither the strength to move them nor the patience or tenacity to find an alternative way round. I have simply returned to where I came from, and told myself there had been no other choice. Unknown

Finding happiness by delivering it. Unknown

Everything would have been for nothing just because I simply didn’t listen. Unknown

I should become happier at what I do and leave others happier than before they’d met me. Unknown

Speaking from the heart is simple. Listening wholeheartedly, however, is much, much more difficult and most rare. Unknown

You must have realised by now that when one really cares, really tries to help, the other party recognises the fact and, therefore, easily sees the logic in working together for the greater good, for the mutual benefit of both. Unknown

You’ve got to be driven to become successful. Unknown

What is the true cost of a purchasing decision that goes wrong? Unknown

In the past, I have all too often listened without hearing, asking questions when I had no intention of hearing the answer or understand my customer’s requirements. Unknown

Like an ant, I will find my way round any obstacle. Like a child, I will persevere with pinpoint focus. Unknown

I will not let those, who cannot recognise how I can be of service, dissuade me from showing them how I can help. Unknown

I will look the part. I will act the part. I will deliver that which I have promised to deliver. Unknown

Like the evangelist, I will shine with the light I have been shown, recognise that I have the ultimate solution for all my prospects, nurture that feeling deep within, and repeat the words to myself every day, until there is no doubt in my mind that keeping such good news hidden would be the very worst type of sin. Unknown

I will design myself a reputation, in which prospects can place their trust, and customers return to and recommend. Unknown

I will design my reputation and my resolve shall be absolute. I shall not give in when I know I can help. Unknown

It saddens me to note that there will always be con artists and charlatans in the world. Men who aim to fool the public by clothing themselves in the robes of experts. Unknown

Listening is a discipline. It’s all about being present at that moment in time. Unknown

I want you to start realising how far away you are from being able to listen professionally. Unknown

You listen like an amateur and fool yourself into believing it is enough when it is not. Unknown

Sceptics are persuaded by a good reputation, for it is an unspoken statement of proof. Unknown

Reputation is the panacea for those who lack confidence in their own decisions. Unknown

How we feel about those we give our business to is of vital importance. Unknown

Who would be willing to put up with less than the desired result, if they could afford to have it done properly? Unknown

The confidence felt, when dealing with genuine reputation, often outweighs the simplicity of price. Unknown

In the past, I have bargained myself away, believing that price was more important than cost, quality, reliability, or reputation. In the past, I was clearly wrong. Unknown

I need a first-class reputation Unknown

In this world there are those who enjoy giving people balloons and there are those who take great pleasure in popping them. And I wish to be remembered as being firmly in the first party. Unknown

Most men have professions, yet few act like professionals. Unknown

If you woke before dawn one morning with the formula for a vaccine, which would cure the most ghastly disease currently known to man, releasing millions from an agonising death, would you roll over and resume sleeping until daylight? Unknown

There can be no success in sales without tenacity. Unknown

Seeking those elusive individuals is like mining for rare gems. It will take hard work, patience, and a persistent attitude. To find that rich seam of colourful stones, you will have to chip through dirt and rock. You will have to learn how to hold rubble in your hands and see the fortune inside. Unknown

It is your duty to save these prospects from that disappointment. Every potential customer, who misses out on what you have to offer, due to your lack of zeal or passion, every prospect who ends up with an excuse of an alternative from your lacklustre competition, should rest heavy on your conscience. Unknown

Mark my words. Perception is reality and how someone perceives you is their reality. Unknown

Let your customers and prospects recommend you to each other and let you competition wish they were you. That is our mission. Unknown

Sometimes, if you get too close to a subject you can miss what’s most important. Unknown

You look green, immature. A young boy playing at business, dressing up in the manner in which he believes an actual grown-up would. Your viewpoint of business attire is one of wide-eyed wonder from the nursery door. Unknown

Perception number one, how you want people to think about you when you arrive and perception number two, how you want them to talk about you once you have left. Unknown

In short, the difference between you and your doctor is that he has a well-designed reputation and you do not. Unknown

If your doctor told you that you needed immediate surgery could you perform it yourself? Unknown

Trust me. In a very short time, you will become sought out by those in your network. Initially for your sound advice, but soon after as a provider of service. Few people seek advice about a subject that doesn’t require a solution. Unknown

Each step of your current journey will take you to new and interesting worlds of opportunity and as every intrepid explorer knows, when one visits strange new lands one must be aware of their customs. Unknown