It is generally much more shameful to lose a good reputation than never to have acquired it

It is generally much more shameful to lose a good reputation than never to have acquired it

Gaius Plinius Secundus, better known as Pliny the Elder, was a Roman author, naturalist, and philosopher who lived during the first century AD. He is best known for his encyclopedic work "Natural History," which covered a wide range of topics including botany, zoology, astronomy, and geography. Pliny was a highly respected figure in Roman society, known for his intellect, wisdom, and moral integrity.