Once a serious mistake is made, it leads to lifelong or eternal sorrow

a masterpiece of literature or poetry that is unsurpassed through the ages

one's good name will be remembered for generations; to leave a reputation that lasts for a thousand years

to leave a reputation for virtue or merit that will be remembered for generations; to leave a lasting reputation

(of a story or piece of writing) to be shared, retold, and admired across many generations

(idiom) for one's achievements or name to be glorious and remembered for all time; to shine through the ages

to be ridiculed by people for centuries; to remain a laughingstock down through the ages

(idiom) a lifelong or eternal regret; a mistake that causes remorse for ages to come

An evil person whose crimes are so deep that they are condemned by all future generations; a person despised throughout the ages.

to leave a good name or reputation that lasts for a thousand years; to be remembered forever for one's virtues or achievements

unrivaled since ancient times; unique and unmatched throughout history, often describing a person's deep attainments or skills

a single misstep results in lifelong remorse, and by the time one realizes the mistake, one's life is already over; emphasizes the irreversible nature of serious mistakes