Quote by Abraham Lincoln

Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it the tree is the real thing.

Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The

Summary

This quote by Abraham Lincoln suggests that character is an individual's intrinsic qualities, while reputation refers to what others perceive or think about that person. It compares character to a tree and reputation to its shadow, reflecting how the shadow is dependent on the tree's existence and attributes. Similarly, reputation is seen as a reflection or projection of one's character onto others. The quote emphasizes the significance of one's true essence (the tree) compared to the opinion or image constructed by others (the shadow).

By Abraham Lincoln

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