The circumstances amid which you live determine your reputation;
the truth you believe determines your character.

Reputation is what you are supposed to be;
character is what you are.

Reputation is the photograph;
character is the face.

Reputation comes over one from without;
character grows from within.

Reputation is what you have when you come to a new community;
character is what you have when you go away.

Your reputation is learned in one hour;
your character does not come to light for years.

Reputation is made in a moment;
character is built in a lifetime.

Reputation grows like a mushroom;
character grows like an oak.

Reputation goes like a mushroom;
character lasts like eternity.

A single newspaper report gives you reputation;
a life of toil gives you character.

Reputation makes you rich or makes you poor;
character makes you happy or miserable.

Reputation is what men say about you on your tombstone;
character is what angels say about you before the throne of God.

Trust My Reputation.
Count On My Character.

"You'll be glad you chose Vlad!"