Quote by St. Evermond

Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue.

Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue.

Summary

This quote suggests that a person's reputation is not always an accurate reflection of their true character or moral worth. It implies that there are instances where individuals with low virtue may have a better reputation, and vice versa. This may be due to various factors, such as social perceptions, manipulation, or bias in how people perceive and interpret someone's actions or qualities. Ultimately, the quote highlights the discrepancy between reputation, which is how others perceive and judge us, and our actual virtues or qualities as individuals.

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By St. Evermond

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