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. I've heard that a good name is a second inheritance, but, unfortunately, I inherited neither money nor a good name—my parents both died young and penniless.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.