Face Quote by Shane Warne
“I think when two people get together, their past is their past. Their reputations are reputations. You can only take someone the way you find them... on face value.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cricket Legends, 2008
People’s histories and reputations are separate from who they are now; judge them as they appear.
In simple terms: Past and reputation differ from present self.
Judge people by present behavior.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team dynamics
- friendship
- dating
- rehabilitation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile past deeds with present behavior?
- When is it fair to consider reputation?
People can change, but past actions still matter.