The Economic Times

Korean proverb of the day: Words without feet travel a thousand miles. Old saying warns us how rumours can make or break a reputation and to consider thinking before we speak or make a social media post

A carefully built reputation can be destroyed within minutes through a rumour. An old Korean proverb warns us about the power of words. Just like a great underground buzz can help an upcoming artiste, rumours of problematic behaviour can destroy a reputation within minutes.