All it takes is a little so - called foolishness ​ — perhaps a violent outburst of anger, an immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages, or one sexually unchaste act — ​ to sully a fine reputation.
( Salamana Pamācības 19: 3.) Pietiek spert vienu neapdomīgu soli, piemēram, padoties dusmām, piedzerties vai rīkoties netikumīgi, lai labā slava būtu aptraipīta. ( Salamana Pamācības 6: 32; 14: 17; 20: 1.)