A man has honor if he holds himself to an ideal of conduct though it is inconvenient, unprofitable, or dangerous to do so. (Walter Lippmann)

A man has honor if he holds himself to an ideal of conduct though it is inconvenient, unprofitable, or dangerous to do so.

Walter Lippmann

Related topics

conduct honor ideal inconvenient man

Related quotes

The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything. View quote
Theodore Roosevelt
If man doesn't start to work on himself, then the devil will find another job for him - to seek for flaws in others. View quote
Paisios of Mount Athos
A war is never undertaken by the ideal state, except in defense of its honor or its safety. View quote
Cicero
Next to power without honor, the most dangerous thing in the world is power without humor. View quote
Eric Sevareid
It is a common enough case, that of a man being suddenly captivated by a woman nearly the opposite of his ideal. View quote
George Eliot