Honesta fama melior pecunia est.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A good reputation is more valuable than money.
- In plain terms
- Honest fame outweighs wealth.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate integrity over profit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your reputation affect your goals?
- Can you trade short‑term profit for long‑term trust?
Another view
Money can sometimes buy influence that reputation cannot.
More from Publilius Syrus
The loss which is unknown is no loss at all.
Permalink to quote #5 He who helps the guilty, shares the crime.
Permalink to quote #7 The anger of lovers renews the strength of love.
Permalink to quote #4
Related quotes
Popularity is a crime from the moment it is sought; it is only a virtue where men have it whether they will or no.
George SavileGeorge Savile quote #3 Every single act either weakeneth or improveth our credit with other men; and as a habit of being just to our word will confirm, so a habit of too freely dispe…
George SavileGeorge Savile quote #13 Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of - for credit is like fire; when once you have kindled it you may easily preserve it…
SocratesSocrates quote #69