Bones Quote by Robert South
“He that tears away a man's good name tears his flesh from his bones, and, by letting him live, gives him only a cruel opportunity of feeling his misery, of burying his better part, and surviving himself.”
About This Quote
Damaging a person's reputation harms them deeply, leaving lasting emotional wounds and a lingering sense of misery.
In simple terms: Attacking reputation causes deep pain.
Key Takeaway
Avoid harming reputations.
Themes
reputation
harm
emotional injury
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- workplace conflict
- public criticism
- online defamation
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the long‑term effects of reputation attacks?
- How can one rebuild after such damage?
