a good name is a second inheritance

a good name is a second inheritance

proverb Having a respected reputation courtesy of your family name is as valuable as any monetary inheritance. You'll get far in this business on the Gilmore name alone. Really, I think you'll find that a good name is a second inheritance. A good name is a second inheritance, so don't do anything to sully it for your kids.
See also: good, name, second
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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