What do you value, “your character or your reputation?”
@Jeff2030 (243)
Nairobi, Kenya
January 27, 2018 3:06am CST
I have been thinking about this contrast. There is a big variance between our reputation and character. In my opinion, I would rather have a bad reputation but maintain a good character within myself. One can easily emulate or fake a reputation but you can’t do the same to your character. Your character defines your personality whereas reputation is what others think of you.
It’s only in the true man that the two phrases mean the same. When the inner self coincides with the outward life seen by people, we say that the reputation of this man and the man himself move simultaneously with equal steps and development.
What is more, important to you, your “character” or your “reputation"?
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@Kandae11 (53678)
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27 Jan 18
I will always go with good character - one can have a good character but get a bad reputation due to lies and slander. The important thing to me is that I know what I am and God knows my heart - so I can sleep comfortably at night, regardless of what any may think of me.
There is a popular saying which isn't altogether true - it goes like this: "sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never harm me" - of course words can harm - maybe not physically - but socially and mentally - words can tarnish one's reputation.
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@taciaelisepeace (1809)
• United States
28 Jan 18
I think both really work off I've another, you have to have character to set a good reputation.
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@Jeff2030 (243)
• Nairobi, Kenya
29 Jan 18
@taciaelisepeace It is true, reputation should compliment character. Thanks for your contribution.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
27 Jan 18
different people see you and remember you differently.
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@1creekgirl (40385)
• United States
27 Jan 18
We can't always help what our reputation may be, but our character is who we really are. I've read that our true character is what we do when no one is looking. Great post.
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@Jeff2030 (243)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jan 18
@1creekgirl Well said. Thanks for sharing your views on this great discussion. Be blessed.
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@Daljinder (23228)
• Bangalore, India
27 Jan 18
Interestingly enough, I have been distancing myself from people who give too much importance to their reputation. From what I have learned from life, our character is what makes our reputation. So, there is no need to run after reputation. Just build your character and reputation will follow on its own.
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@Jeff2030 (243)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jan 18
@Daljinder That's right and timely contribution to this discussion. Personally I agree with you. Be blessed.
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