“Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; argument an exchange of ignorance.”
“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 with your reputation, for your character is what you are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
“You know, people can't fall in love with me just because I'm good at what I do.”
“Laugh at a bad reputation. Fear a good one that you could not sustain.”