“Be more concerned with character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are.”
“Worry more about your character than your reputation. Character is what you are, reputation merely what others think you are.”
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
“Your reputation is what you're perceived to be, Your character is what you really are”
“Talent will get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.”
“Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.”