Quotes about Reputation

Of course you cannot know a man completely, his character, his principles, sense of judgement, not till he's shown his colors, run the people, making laws. Experience, there's the test.

There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.

The reputation Christianity has in the public arena has varied causes, to be sure, including our post-Christian culture, which has little use for religions of any sort. But ultimately some blame must fall squarely on the shoulders of Christian subcultures that are armed with an unwavering sense of certainty in what God wants here and now, which is not up for debate and must be imposed (to the glory of God).

If You kill this people as one man, the nations who have heard of Your fame will say,

Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?” he asked. “All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. I have not delivered you into the hand of David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman!

and he has slandered your servant to my lord the king. Yet my lord the king is like the angel of God, so do what is good in your eyes.

So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.

And David’s fame went out into every land, and the LORD caused all nations to fear him.

Do not accuse a man without cause, when he has done you no harm.

Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.

A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.

lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.