A man’s character is the reality of himself; his reputation, the opinion others have formed about him; character resides in him, reputation in other people; that is the substance, this is the shadow.
HENRY WARD BEECHER
HENRY WARD BEECHER
Henry Ward Beecher on character
Henry Ward Beecher170 quotes“A man’s character is the reality of himself; his reputation, the opinion others have formed about him; character resides in him, reputation in other people; that is the substance, this is the shadow.”
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