It doesn’t matter if you have style, reputation or money, if you don’t have a good heart, you’re worthless.
The quote1 is commonly attributed to Louis de Funès (1914–1983), the celebrated French actor and comedian known for his expressive performances and iconic roles in French cinema. The French version is often cited as:
« Peu importe que vous ayez du style, une réputation, ou de l'argent, si vous n'avez pas bon cœur, vous ne valez rien. »
The quote is reportedly from an interview published in the French newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche in 1981, in which it is attributed to Louis de Funès. This origin is cited in materials from the National Automobile Museum in Mulhouse, France.
However, the original newspaper article has not been independently verified, so the attribution should be treated with some caution.
1 The French original uses « du style », which is best translated as “style”, not “a style.” In English, “style” is generally uncountable when referring to someone’s personal sense of style. Therefore, “It doesn’t matter if you have style, reputation or money” is more natural and faithful to the original.