I felt that I had built a humble but positive reputation for myself in the conservation community that was worth considering — even if just for a moment —before dousing it in lighter fluid and letting it burn.
Away from the international spotlight, Finney's humble nature and reputation as one-club man endeared him to supporters everywhere.
Hugely popular with young people, many in Indonesia's capital believe he is able to do no wrong - that he is a cut above other Indonesian politicians, because of his humble and clean reputation.
Though Darwin maintained a reputation as humble, Wallace was almost certainly the less self-involved of the two.
"He is really close to the people," says Francisco, referring to his reputation for humble living – even as Archbishop he rode the bus here and eschewed the grandiose official residence for a small apartment.
Many described him as a humble, trusting man with a reputation for tending to others' needs, even in a business where profits can be counted in dimes and quarters.
The award is perhaps further proof of the growing reputation of the humble British seaside hotel, a category which, it's fair to say, has not always been famed for exemplary service.
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio had a reputation as a humble pastor who even in high office commuted to work by bus, lived in an apartment rather than an apostolic palace and cooked his own meals.
But the humble push-bike is earning a reputation as a terrorist's packhorse.
So far Wall Street has put its faith in the humble, soft-spoken Bucksbaum and his reputation as a profoundly disciplined investor.
