Goodwill is earned by many acts: it can be lost by one.

A bad fish could spoil the whole pond. In the same way; any inappropriate act could devastate the whole foundation of a relationship, a business, an honor, or a reputation. A broken glass could be joined together but it is impossible to make it seamless. Before the customers, years of hard work and fame of a business would bite the dust by one of its dishonorable act. Paragons of friendship and love would crunch with a single act of suspicion. And a symbol of honor and esteem would be blackened with one impudent exposure. This natural law is the part and parcel of our elite corporate business ethos and of a successful democracy. None of the rolls of excellence would be of any use for a high-up of an enterprise if that person commits a serious unlawful undertaking or does an immoral act. Similar is the case with genuine democracy; the highest of the judiciary, executive, or the legislative -whatever may be their goodwill and reputation – would have to eat a humble pie with any of their misdeed; the masses will forget the history of good-work upon a single unacceptable and serious error of the top-brass. To be always prudent in one's actions and expressions and be honest in intentions and expectations are the core requirements for an everlasting and stable impression upon the people. There is no doubt that to err is human but it is also true that human beings are the vicegerent of Allah, Who has provided for all the guidance and ways for a successful and honorable life in this world i.e. in the form of Qur'an and the practical life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Without fully compliant with Qur'anic injunctions, a goodwill which is earned by many acts can be lost by one error.