Bad man Quote by Doc Holliday
“If you fellows have been hunted from one end of the country to the other as I have been, you’ll understand what a bad man’s reputation is built on. I’ve had credit for more killings than I ever dreamt of”
About This Quote
The speaker claims a notorious reputation built on killings, suggesting that fame in violence stems from sheer numbers rather than moral judgment.
In simple terms: Reputation from many killings, not moral standing.
Key Takeaway
Question how notoriety is constructed.
Themes
crime
reputation
violence
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
historical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- historical research
- media analysis
Key Concepts
social perception
historical mythmaking
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do societies remember violent figures?
- How does myth shape our view of history?
A Different Perspective
It may glorify violent acts.
![“A man's reputation is not in his own keeping, but lies at the mercy of the profligacy of others. Calumny requires no proof. The throwing out [of] malicious imputations against any character leaves a stain, which no after-refutation can wipe out. To create an unfavorable impression, it is not…” quote by William Hazlitt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fb1/william-hazlitt-326_being-true_a-man-s-reputation-is-not-in-his-own-kee_1982026.jpg)
