“Because he lost his reputation, he lost a kingdom.” — Ethiopian proverb · The Inspired Sage

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Because he lost his reputation, he lost a kingdom.

— Ethiopian proverb

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Attributed to: Ethiopian proverb
Culture / tradition: Ethiopian
Published in: Aboriginal Proverbs: Spoken By The Indigenous
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“Because he lost his reputation, he lost a kingdom.” — Ethiopian proverb · The Inspired Sage