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Honor is but an empty bubble
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"Honor is but an empty bubble"

- John Dryden

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John Dryden's quote "Honor is but an empty bubble" is a tip that honor is a short lived and vulnerable principle. It is something that can be easily lost and is frequently difficult to regain. Dryden is recommending that honor is not something that can be relied upon and is not a trustworthy source of security. He is suggesting that honor is a shallow idea that can be easily ruined and is not something that can be trusted. Dryden is also recommending that honor is not something that must be taken too seriously and that it ought to not be utilized as a measure of success or worth. He is implying that honor is not something that should be searched for or valued too extremely. Dryden's quote is a pointer that honor is a fragile idea and needs to not be taken too seriously.

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John Dryden This quote is written / told by John Dryden between August 9, 1631 and May 12, 1700. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 48 other quotes.

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