Quotes About Honor

Philippic (the seventh) in which he defended his record as a peacemaker but said that any compromise with Antony would be dishonorable. "I do not reject peace," he said, "but I am afraid of war disguised as peace.

All his life he suffered from first-night nerves. He acknowledged: Personally, I am always very nervous when I begin to speak. Every time I make a speech I feel I am submitting to judgment, not only about my ability but my character and honor. I am afraid of seeming either to promise more than I can perform, which suggests complete irresponsibility, or to perform less than I can, which suggests bad faith and indifference.

And the reason I really appreciated this is because after the picture came out, I was invited by the American Psychiatric Association to give a lecture. I couldn't believe it!

No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have a public school named after him.

I learned that public service is a privilege that must be based on moral foundations.

I come from a family in which public service was something to aspire to.

I'm most interested in public service. I think that's something that I got from being part of my family, which is such an honor.

I think it's amazing that I can go out there and be myself, and the fact that I'm carrying Puerto Rico on my back a little bit is such an honor.

Pulling on your country's shirt is the greatest honour a footballer can have. It's what I always dreamed of as a kid and I get a buzz every time.

The thing everybody thinks of when they think about Russia is how tough the people are. When they see a fighter continuously pulling out, that's something that they really don't like. Then they look at a guy like Conor who always shows up and does what he says he's going to do. That really resonates with the Russian public.

Rodeo riders are the last of the true chivalrous groups of people. It's a place where the competition is really pure.

The only medal that I am certain I deserved is the Purple Heart.

Clay Hunt was the kind of individual that has made America a great country. In 2005, when his country needed him, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Shot in Iraq, he earned a Purple Heart, and after he recuperated, he graduated from Marine Corps Scout Sniper School and was deployed to Afghanistan.

My dear Excellency! I have not gone to war to collect cheese and eggs, but for another purpose.

Shakespeare pursued the highway of the right. He did not seek to put his characters in a position where it was right to do wrong.

Frankly, I would never accept an award from Vladimir Putin because then you kind of give some credence and credibility to this butcher, this KGB agent, which is what he is.

I know this sounds corny, but if I give you my word I am going to do something, you can take it to the bank. Whether that means if my giving my word puts me in a detrimental position, I'm still going to follow through on my word, and I'll let the pieces fall where they may.

Defensive awards and accolades aside, to have your jersey retired puts you in a position where you'll be known forever.

For me, putting on my charro outfit is a matter of pride and it's a very big responsibility.

At the Olympics, you there to do a job. I feel you should take it seriously. You should be respectful. You are putting on the red-white-and-blue and going out there to perform for your country.

As an Olympian, I wear that flag and I've gone all over the world. I've represented the United States, so I have a deep pride for our flag.

I am a man that loves the flag.

I'm flattered that other artists consider me a role model.

I'm flattered anybody would call me a legend.