Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
George HerbertRead
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Losing one's reputation renders a person invisible and without influence in society.
This quote emphasizes the importance of reputation and credit in an individual's life. When a person is perceived to have lost their integrity or credibility, they become marginalized and lose their standing in the eyes of others, which can lead to social estrangement and a sense of isolation, akin to being 'dead' in a societal context.
Themes
ReputationCreditIntegritySocietyTrust
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of maintaining integrity in business.
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