The reputation of a man is like his shadow, gigantic when it precedes him, and pigmy in its proportions when it follows.

  • -- Charles De Talleyrand Perigord 查尔斯·德塔雷兰德·佩里戈尔

一个人的名誉就像他的影子,在他前面是巨大的,在他后面是矮小的。

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The Shadow cloaked from head to foot, Who keeps the keys of all the creeds.

影子从头到脚都是披戴的,他掌管着所有信仰的钥匙。

An unenviable reputation for dirt and ill odours.

臭名昭著的肮脏和难闻的气味。

Gossip about a person and his shadow will appear.

关于一个人和他的影子的八卦会出现。

A good reputation stands still; a bad one runs.

良好的声誉不变;坏的跑。