After a storm comes a calm.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
The dog that trots about finds a bone.
Always desire to learn something useful.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
Never complain and never explain.
Well done is better than well said.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
Your political reputation affects how likely allies are to trust you, and what kind of deals they'll offer at the negotiating table. There's also some emotional response in there, so factions do bear grudges. Just like the real thing.