"Il faut beaucoup de bonnes actions pour bâtir une bonne réputation et une seule mauvaise pour la perdre"
Simplified meaning
When you work hard and do good things over time, people will trust and respect you. For example, if you're a student who always helps classmates and gets good grades, teachers and friends will think highly of you. But if you suddenly cheat on a test or lie, all the trust and respect you've built can disappear quickly. This idea means it's much easier to ruin your good name than to create it. To keep people's trust, always try to do the right thing and be honest. That's how you protect your reputation.
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Character Consequences Good deeds Honor Integrity Relationships Reputation Respect Trust
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