Ovation, n. n ancient Rome, a definite, formal pageant in honor of one who had been disserviceable to the enemies of the nation. A lesser “triumph.”
Honor Quotes
What a people bows before tell us what it is.
Honor is like an island, rugged and without shores; once we have left it, we can never return.
Honor is like the eye, which cannot suffer the least impurity without damage. – It is a precious stone, the price of which is lessened by a single flaw.
I don’t fly any awards at the house. Any award you get is usually for something you’ve done in the past. And I like to keep looking forward.
“So this word of honor business – you believe he never breaks it?” “Well – ” “He does, then.” “I have seen him do so. But the cost was huge.” “He breaks it for a price, then.” “Not for a price. At a cost.” “I fail to see the distinction.” “A price is something you […]
All honor’s wounds are self-inflicted.
No amount of ability is of the slightest avail without honor.
One of the greatest sources of suffering is to have an inborn sense of honor.
A man dishonored is worse than dead.
