• Reputation is a reward, to be sure, but it is really the beginning, not the end of endeavor. It should not be the signal for a let-down, but rather, a reminder that the standards which won recognition can never again be lowered. From him who gives much - much is forever after expected.

    Alvan Macauley: Reputation is a reward, to be sure, but it is really the beginning, not the end of endeavor.  It should not be the signal for a let-down, but rather, a reminder that the standards which won recognition can never again be lowered.  From him who gives much - much is forever after expected.