Rijkdom en Succes - Roem en reputatie

used to imply that having a good reputation, character, and integrity is more important than having wealth or material possessions

een goede naam is veel beter dan rijkdom

used to imply that a person's good reputation and character will remain intact even when they are not in the public eye or when they are facing difficult circumstances

een goede naam behoudt zijn glans in het donker

used to suggest that once someone's reputation is tarnished, it can be difficult to restore

geef een hond een slechte naam en hang hem op

used to imply that a person with a negative reputation is more likely to be judged harshly or punished severely, even if they are innocent

used to imply that physical wounds can heal with time and treatment, whereas damage to one's reputation or good name can be more lasting and difficult to repair

een zieke wond geneest, geen slechte naam

used to warn about the potential pitfalls of notoriety or fame, and encourage careful consideration of one's actions and how they might be perceived by others

meer mensen kennen Tom Fool dan Tom Fool weet

used to suggest that any publicity or attention, even if negative, is ultimately beneficial for someone or something because it raises awareness and generates interest

er bestaat niet zoiets als slechte publiciteit

used to suggest that if someone makes enough false or negative accusations against another person, some of those accusations are likely to be believed, regardless of whether they are true or false

gooi voldoende vuil weg, en hopelijk blijven er enkele plakken