I think you just proved my interpretation of the quote. When you die you take absolutely nothing with you except your reputation. People will judge you based

I think you just proved my interpretation of the quote. When you die you take absolutely nothing with you except your reputation. People will judge you based on the values and trends of the day, and chastise you for not being or doing X or Y better. In other words, you took your reputation with you when you died. I bet these filthy men also contributed to the spread of disease, there's no way they washed their hands for 20 seconds every time. I bet these immoral citizens compromised the health of their children by painting their walls with leaded paint too. ;)