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John Bartholomew Gough on Character

1817–1886 England

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A man is what he is, not what men say he is. His character no man can touch. His character is what he is before his God and his Judge; and only himself can damage that. His reputation is what men say he is. That can be damaged; but reputation is for time, character is for eternity.

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

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