This article is primarily directed at parents worldwide, urging them to focus on self-reformation to raise their children properly. The author references a Chinese proverb that emphasizes the long-term importance of education, suggesting that while short-term plans yield immediate results (like growing rice), lasting change comes from educating future generations. The article discusses the distinction between character and reputation, quoting Dale Carnegie to highlight that character reflects who we are when no one is watching, while reputation is shaped by others' perceptions. A personal anecdote is shared about a man named William, who illustrated the concept of reputation and character through a metaphor of four robes, where the outer robe represents public perception and the innermost robe symbolizes one's true self known only to God. Further, William Hersey Davis is cited, stating that reputation is fleeting and superficial, whereas character is built over a lifetime and is linked to true happiness. The author concludes by encouraging everyone to focus on developing their character, as reputation will naturally follow.

by Valibhai Musa in English Motivational Stories

Writen by Valibhai Musa

Category Motivational Stories