Which of the following defines reputation in a poem

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Reputation is like a delicate flower,
Easily tarnished, in just one hour.
It takes years to build, but just moments to destroy,
It's like a shadow, following us like a ploy.

One careless word, one thoughtless act,
Can bring down a reputation, like a sudden attack.
So guard it carefully, like a precious gem,
For once it's lost, it's hard to mend.

So be true to yourself, and to others be kind,
For a good reputation is worth more than gold refined.
It's the measure of our character, the mirror of our soul,
So let's strive to keep it whole.