"Sois plus préoccupé par ton caractère que par ta réputation, car ton caractère est ce que tu es vraiment, tandis que ta réputation est simplement ce que les autres pensent que tu es."
— John Wooden
Simplified Meaning:
Focus on being a good and honest person, rather than worrying about what others think of you. Imagine a student who always helps classmates and works hard. The student is kind and hardworking (that's their character). But some students might gossip and say mean things about them (that's their reputation). The important thing is to keep being kind and hardworking, regardless of the gossip. Over time, people will see the truth. By being true to yourself, your real friends and future opportunities will come because of who you are, not just what others say about you.
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