Honor is something we all profess,
But most of us cheat-some more, some less-
An' the real test isn't the way we do
When there isn't a pinch in either shoe;
It's whether we're true to our best or not
When the right thing's certain to hurt a lot. (Edgar Guest)

Honor is something we all profess, But most of us cheat-some more, some less- An' the real test isn't the way we do When there isn't a pinch in either shoe; It's whether we're true to our best or not When the right thing's certain to hurt a lot.

Edgar Guest

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