There are two modes of establishing our reputation: to be praised by honest men, and to be abused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the former, because it will invariably be accompanied by the latter.

  • -- Charles Caleb Colton 英国作家科尔顿

有两种方式建立我们的声誉:被诚实的人赞扬,和被流氓滥用。然而,确保前者是最好的,因为后者总是伴随着前者。

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Unfortunately, your reputation often rests not on your ability to do what you say, but rather on your ability to do what people expect.

不幸的是,你的名声往往不是建立在你说到做到的能力上,而是建立在你做别人期望的能力上。

It is a sign that your reputation is small and sinking if your own tongue must praise you.

如果你必须用自己的舌头来赞美你,那就说明你的声誉正在下降。

You might as well praise a man for not robbing a bank.

你不妨赞扬一个没有抢银行的人。

Fair words please the fool, and sometimes the wise.

甜言蜜语让傻瓜高兴,有时也让智者高兴。