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The sense of honour is of so fine and delicate a nature, that it
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The sense of honour is of so fine and delicate a nature, that it
is only to be met with in minds which are naturally noble, or in
such as have been cultivated by good examples, or a refined
education.
If he that in the field is slain
Be in the bed of honour lain,
He that read more
If he that in the field is slain
Be in the bed of honour lain,
He that is beaten may be said
To lie in Honour's truckle-bed.
Honor is like a widow, won
With brisk attempt and putting on.
Honor is like a widow, won
With brisk attempt and putting on.
Honor lies in honest toil.
Honor lies in honest toil.
Be not ashamed of thy virtues; honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.
Be not ashamed of thy virtues; honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.
Better to die ten thousand deaths,
Than wound my honour.
Better to die ten thousand deaths,
Than wound my honour.
When neither their property nor their honor is touched, the majority of men live content.
When neither their property nor their honor is touched, the majority of men live content.
Great honours are great burdens, but on whom
They are cast with envy, he doth bear two loads.
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Great honours are great burdens, but on whom
They are cast with envy, he doth bear two loads.
His cares must still be double to his joys,
In any dignity.
Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people.
Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people.