His partners at the whist-club said That he was faultless in his dealings.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Business associates confirm a man has a flawless record in his dealings.
- In plain terms
- His friends at the club said he never did anything wrong in business.
- What can you take from it?
- Reputation is built on consistent ethical behavior.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we know someone is trustworthy?
- Does reputation guarantee ethics?
Another view
It relies on peer opinion which might be biased.
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