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。

So, to praise others for their virtues can but encourage one's own efforts.

因此,赞扬他人的美德只能鼓励自己的努力。

He only profits from praise who values criticism.

只有重视批评的人才能从表扬中获益。

There is nothing better than a good reputation.

没有什么比良好的声誉更好的了。