A man is what he is, not what men say he is. His character no man can touch. His character is what he is before his God and his Judge; and only himse… - John Bartholomew Gough

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A man is what he is, not what men say he is. His character no man can touch. His character is what he is before his God and his Judge; and only himself can damage that. His reputation is what men say he is. That can be damaged; but reputation is for time, character is for eternity.

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About John Bartholomew Gough

John Bartholomew Gough (August 22, 1817 – February 18, 1886) was a United States temperance orator.

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Alternative Names: John B. Gough J. B. Gough
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What you learn from bad habits and in bad society, you will never forget, and it will be a lasting pang to you. I tell you in all sincerity, not as in the excitement of speech, but as I would confess and have confessed before God, I would give my right hand if I could forget that which I have learned in bad society.

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