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Honour Quotes - Page 2

Since it is necessary to have enemies, let us endeavour to have those who do us honour.

Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve (1875). “English Portraits”, p.91, London : Daldy, Isbister

Honour is external conscience, and conscience is inward honour.

Arthur Schopenhauer (2007). “Parerga and Paralipomena: A Collection of Philosophical Essays”, p.62, Cosimo, Inc.

Honour sinks where commerce long prevails.

Oliver Goldsmith (1825). “A History of the Earth: And Animated Nature”, p.844

The post of honour is a private station.

'Cato' (1713) act 4, sc. 1, l. 319

His honour rooted in dishonour stood, And faith unfaithful kept him falsely true.

'Idylls of the King' (1842-85) 'Lancelot and Elaine' (1859) l. 870

A faire death honours the whole life.

George Herbert (1874). “The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose”, p.341

As I love the name of honour more than I fear death.

William Shakespeare (1752). “The beauties of Shakespear: regularly selected from each play, with explanatory notes and similar passages from ancient and modern authors by W. Dodd”, p.92

Perseverance, my dear Lord. Keeps honour bright.

'Troilus And Cressida' (1602) act 3, sc. 3, l. 150

Gold will buy the highest honours; and gold will purchase love.

Ovid (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Ovid (Illustrated)”, p.318, Delphi Classics