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The circumstances amid which you livedetermine your reputation

The Truth you believe determines your character

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Reputation is whatyou are supposed to be

Characteris what you are

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Reputationis the photograph

Characteris the face

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Reputation comes over onefrom without

Character grows upfrom within

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Reputation is what you havewhen you come to a new community

Character is what you havewhen you go away

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Your reputationis learned in an hour

Your characterdoes not come to light for a year

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Reputationis made in a moment

Characteris built in a lifetime

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Reputationgrows like a mushroom

Character grows like an oak

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A single newspaper reportgives you your reputation

A life of toilgives you your character

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Reputation makes you rich or makes you poor

Character makes you happyor makes you miserable

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Reputation is want men say about youon your tombstone

Character is what angels say about youbefore the throne of God

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The End

Develop your character wellOnly then you truly excel

With Metta,Bro. Oh Teik Bin