Beavers Quote by Douglas William Jerrold
“Reputations, like beavers and cloaks, shall last some people twice the time of others.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The School for Scandal, 1831
Reputations, like beavers and cloaks, last varying lengths, implying some endure longer than others.
In simple terms: Reputations endure differently, some longer than others.
Understand that reputation longevity varies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- politics
- media
- personal branding
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions build lasting reputation?
- How do you protect reputation over time?
Reputations can be fragile.