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And all at Worcester but the honour lost.
And all at Worcester but the honour lost.
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.
When about to commit a base deed, respect thyself, though there
is no witness.
[Lat., Turpe quid ausurus, read more
When about to commit a base deed, respect thyself, though there
is no witness.
[Lat., Turpe quid ausurus, te sine teste time.]
Dignity consists not in possessing honors, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
Dignity consists not in possessing honors, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
All honor's wounds are self-inflicted.
All honor's wounds are self-inflicted.
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.
Honour is but an itch in youthful blood
Of doing acts extravagantly good.
Honour is but an itch in youthful blood
Of doing acts extravagantly good.
Your word is a s good as the Bank, Sir.
Your word is a s good as the Bank, Sir.