I come all wreathed in a reputation the press has made for me. Judge me on my actions. That's all that counts.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I think I've earned a reputation of being fair and that I'll hear all sides from the entire political spectrum.
For a long period of history, you were what people said about you, and if your reputation was stained, you were in very serious trouble. People fought duels over this. Then it fades away historically.
Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.
Judge me on what I do and I think you will be pleased and proud of me.
With legitimate journalists I've always had a great time - I've never gone out of my way to court the press. That's probably cost me some money, but I've always had the respect of my peers.
I experienced the judgement of a lot of people - and deservedly so.
My reputation was built on hostility. I had no friends and some very virulent enemies in the old-guard art scene when I began. They threw their heavy artillery against me. They were convinced I was perverting the public taste.
The coming of honor or disgrace must be a reflection of one's inner power.
Now I can do no more. We must trust to the Great Disposer of all events and the justice of our cause. I thank God for this opportunity of doing my duty.
I have much to say why my reputation should be rescued from the load of false accusation and calumny which has been heaped upon it.