Neither I nor anyone else knows what a standard is. We all recognize a dishonorable act, but have no idea what honor is. (Anton Chekhov)

Neither I nor anyone else knows what a standard is. We all recognize a dishonorable act, but have no idea what honor is.

Anton Chekhov

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