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26 Strong honor quotes

Strong honor quotes are powerful statements that inspire individuals to act with integrity, dignity, and respect. These quotes remind us that honor is not just a word, but a way of life that requires unwavering commitment and courage. One of the most iconic honor quotes is from William Shakespeare, who said, “Our honor is a goodly prize; let him that claims it, yield the foremost place.” This quote emphasizes the importance of earning honor through one’s actions and deeds, rather than simply claiming it. Other strong honor quotes include, “Honor is like a precious stone, that cannot be bought but must be earned,” and “Honor your word and fulfill your promises, for they define who you are.”

Honor isn’t given it’s earned.

Honor isn’t given it’s earned.

 

My pain is my badge of honor. -Ray Lewis

My pain is my badge of honor. -Ray Lewis

 

Guard your honor. -Lois Mcmaster Bujold

Guard your honor. -Lois Mcmaster Bujold

 

Honor never goes out of style.

Honor never goes out of style.

 

Respect the training. Honor the commitment. Cherish the results.

Respect the training. Honor the commitment. Cherish the results.

 

Honor is simply the morality of superior men. -H. L. Mencken

Honor is simply the morality of superior men. -H. L. Mencken

 

My self-esteem is high because I honor who I am. -Louise Hat

My self-esteem is high because I honor who I am. -Louise Hat

 

Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people.

Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people.

 

Keep your word. Honor commitments and they will double back to honor you. -Bill Rancic

Keep your word. Honor commitments and they will double back to honor you. -Bill Rancic

 

My honor is my loyalty.

My honor is my loyalty.

 

Be honest. Be kind. Be honorable. Work hard. And always be awesome. -Wil Wheaton

Be honest. Be kind. Be honorable. Work hard. And always be awesome. -Wil Wheaton

 

Without integrity and honor, having everything means nothing. -Robin Sharma

Without integrity and honor, having everything means nothing. -Robin Sharma

 

I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating. -Sophocles

I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating. -Sophocles

 

True honor is an outflow from a heart that fears God. -John Bevere

True honor is an outflow from a heart that fears God. -John Bevere

 

No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. -Calvin Coolidge

No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. -Calvin Coolidge

 

You can abandon your own body but never let go of your honor. -Miyamoto Musashi

You can abandon your own body but never let go of your honor. -Miyamoto Musashi

 

A man of honor should never forget what he is because he sees what others are. -Baltasar Gracian

A man of honor should never forget what he is because he sees what others are. -Baltasar Gracian

 

He who lives without discipline dies without honor.

He who lives without discipline dies without honor.

 

The best and only safe road to honor, glory, and true dignity is justice. -George Washington

The best and only safe road to honor, glory, and true dignity is justice. -George Washington

 

Ability without honor is useless. -Marcus Tullius Cicero

Ability without honor is useless. -Marcus Tullius Cicero

 

Stand for what is right. Even if it means standing alone.

Stand for what is right. Even if it means standing alone.

 

If you want to be a hero, you need to have dreams and honor. -Angeal

If you want to be a hero, you need to have dreams and honor. -Angeal

 

Honor one. Help many.

Honor one. Help many.

 

It is not titles that honor men but men that honor titles. -Niccolo Machiavelli

It is not titles that honor men but men that honor titles. -Niccolo Machiavelli

 

He has honor if he holds himself to an ideal of conduct. -Walter Lippmann

He has honor if he holds himself to an ideal of conduct. -Walter Lippmann

 

Leaders honor their core values but they are flexible in how they execute them. -Colin Powell

Leaders honor their core values but they are flexible in how they execute them. -Colin Powell