Quote by Francis Bacon

Good fame is like fire; when you have kindled you may easily preserve it; but if you extinguish it, you will not easily kindle it again.

Good fame is like fire; when you have kindled you may easily

Summary

This quote metaphorically compares good fame to a fire. It suggests that once you have earned a positive reputation, it is essential to nurture and maintain it, just like adding fuel to a fire to keep it burning. However, if you neglect or diminish your fame, it becomes challenging to regain it. Like a fire that has been extinguished, regaining good fame requires a significant effort and may not be easily accomplished. It emphasizes the importance of valuing and protecting one's reputation to avoid losing it.

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By Francis Bacon

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