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Never risk your reputation on a single shot, for if you miss the loss is irreparable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Be cautious about taking large risks that can damage your reputation.
This quote emphasizes the importance of being careful and thoughtful in decision-making, particularly when those decisions can have lasting impacts on your reputation. It warns against making hasty actions or taking risks that, if unsuccessful, could lead to irreparable harm to one's public image and trustworthiness.
Themes
ReputationRiskDecision-MakingCarefulnessWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a business meeting, you might use this quote to advise colleagues against making impulsive decisions that could jeopardize the company's reputation.
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