good reputation

 usually makes people wonder what you're hiding.

A good reputation is what usually makes people wonder what you're hiding.

is often just proof that you don't have inquisitive neighbors.

A good reputation may merely be proof that you don't have inquisitive neighbors.

is a force stronger than actual behavior --- One who has a reputation for rising early can sleep until noon.

One who has a reputation for rising early can sleep until noon.

is the purest treasure mortal times afford.

The purest treasure mortal times afford Is spotless reputation.

is a great noise; the more there is made, the farther off it is heard.

A great reputation is a great noise; the more there is made, the farther off it is heard.

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