Given that this site is a trading blog and markets are susceptible to manias and illusions makes Bertrand Russell quote very appropriate...
Markets are susceptible, and dangerous like this: Can you spot the venomous snake lurking in the leaves? https://elitetrader.com/et/threads/can-you-see-it.308947/ . .
One spends a lot of time and energy building up one's wealth and reputation only to have others pull one down to their level.
"Reputation is what others know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself. Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlive the bastards." - Lois Bujold