English proverbs, idioms and expressions related to this theme.
A good name is better than riches.
it means that
A good name is sooner lost than won.
meaning that
A good name keeps its luster in the dark.
means that
An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.
suggests that
Common fame is seldom to blame
He that has an ill name is half hanged.
He that lies down with dogs must rise up with fleas.
advices that
If you throw mud enough, some of it will stick.
Give a dog a bad name and hang him
A bad man is better than a bad name.
implies that