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The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even read more
The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even when it has worked and he has not been caught.
A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.
A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.
Honor is like an island, rugged and without shores; we can never
re-enter it once we are on the read more
Honor is like an island, rugged and without shores; we can never
re-enter it once we are on the outside.
[Fr., L'honneur est comme une ile escarpee et sans bords;
On n'y peut plus rentrer des qu'on en est dehors.]
The best memorial for a mighty man is to gain honor ere death.
The best memorial for a mighty man is to gain honor ere death.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft!
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft!
Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people.
Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people.
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.
Give me, kind Heaven, a private station,
A mind serene for contemplation:
Title and profit I resign;
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Give me, kind Heaven, a private station,
A mind serene for contemplation:
Title and profit I resign;
The post of honor shall be mine.