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

- Walter Lippmann

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This quote by Walter Lippmann speaks with the concept of having honor, even when it is not convenient, lucrative, or safe to do so. It recommends that having honor is not about what is easy or useful, but rather about having a values and adhering to it, no matter the cost. It indicates that having honor is about doing what is right, even when it is tough or harmful. It has to do with having a strong sense of integrity and living up to a set of worths, even when it is not in one's best interest. This quote talks to the idea that having honor is not about what is easy or useful, however rather about having a values and adhering to it, no matter the expense. It is about having a strong sense of stability and measuring up to a set of worths, even when it is not in one's best interest. It is a suggestion that having honor is about doing what is right, even when it is hard or hazardous.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Walter Lippmann between September 23, 1889 and December 14, 1974. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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