As I am an honest man, I thought you had received some bodily wound. There is more sense in that than in reputation. Reputation is an idle and most false imposition, oft got without merit and lost without deserving.
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About William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was a 16th-century English playwright and poet. William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Leadership — Guiding others with vision, integrity, and purpose
- Power — The dynamics of influence, authority, and leadership
- Success — Insights on achievement, ambition, and reaching your goals
- Truth — Meditations on honesty, authenticity, and the search for truth