Quotes About Honor

I'm an optimist in the sense that I believe humans are noble and honorable, and some of them are really smart. I have a very optimistic view of individuals.

A Woman is naturally more helpless than the other Sex; and a Man of Honour and Sense should have this in his View in all Manner of Commerce with her.

Tell me, what kind of woman managed to land the most decorated soldier in England?' 'The kind who cares nothing for medals or laurels.' Giving him a frankly disbelieving glance, Fenwick said, 'How can that be true? Of course she cares about such things. She is now the wife of an immortal.' Christopher stared at him blankly. 'Pardon?' '...warriors are revered. They are never forgotten.

If my wife finds comfort in trite Gispy homilies, I have no objection to your offering them. However, if you ever kiss her again, no matter how platonic the fashion, I'll make a eunuch of you.

Will you swear on your honor to keep it in confidence?" "Of course," Devon said readily. Having no honor, he never hesitated to promise something on it.

Come, both of you. I want to introduce you to some of my acquaintances." "Thank you, sir," West said with a negative shake of his head, "but I'm—" "You're delighted by my invitation," Kingston informed him gently, "as well as grateful for the honor of my interest. Come along, Ravenel, don't be a hairpin." Reluctantly West closed his mouth and fell into step behind them.

A person must have principles, Epiphany. That's the one thing no one can take from you. The only way you can lose your principles is to give them up. Remember that.

I did learn that it was the greatest thing in the world to respect yourself. Respect other people.

And consider this: the angel appeared to Mary first, not to her husband-to-be, Joseph. 'She had no status or honor apart from him,' yet Gabriel came to Mary—further proof of how much God values women.

I'll fight dragons, just like any knight for his lady. I'll prove myself. You'll be proud of me.

Morgant?" Taran asked, turning a puzzled glance to Gwydion. "How can there be honor for such a man?" "It is easy to judge evil unmixed," replied Gwydion. "But, alas, in most of us good and bad are closely woven as the threads on a loom; greater wisdom than mine is needed for the judging.

This much have I learned: A mans life weighs more than glory, and a price paid in blood is a heavy reckoning.

Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself.

Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards.

The objective is to win -- fairly, squarely, decently, by the rules, but to win.

Fame comes only when deserved, and then is as inevitable as destiny, for it is destiny.

The surest pledge of a deathless name Is the silent homage of thoughts unspoken.

Alonso ha de ser tuyo; que serás dichosa espero con hombre que es en Castilla "la gala de Medina, la flor de Olmedo.

Then away with all such from the head that is hoary! What care I for the wreaths that can only give glory?

Remember, as long as you live, that nothing but strict truth can carry you through the world, with either your conscience or your honor unwounded.

A good name, like good will, is got by many actions and lost by one.

If peace cannot be maintained with honor, it is no longer peace.

England expects that every man will do his duty.

Maintain your reputation by referring only those that you would stake your reputation on.