"Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us." ― Thomas Paine Topic(s): Death Tags: reputation More From Thomas Paine "But such is the irresistable nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants is the liberty of appearing." "The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection." "These are the times that try men’s souls." More In Death "Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature."― Marcus Aurelius "I just hope it grows into where it was before because I want my son to see it. I want him to have a positive memory of it going forward, so he can be proud of his daddy."― Scott Stapp "But I have been in some very beautiful churches, then I’ve looked outside and seen people starving to death."― Don Van Vliet