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Honor is the reward of virtue
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"Honor is the reward of virtue"

- Cicero

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The quote by Cicero is a tip that honor is something that is made, not offered. It suggests that honor is a benefit for those who have demonstrated virtue. Virtue is a quality of moral quality and goodness. It is a characteristic that is admired and respected by others. To be respectable, one need to demonstrate qualities such as honesty, stability, and guts. Honor is an acknowledgment of these qualities and suggests respect from others. It is a benefit for those who have actually done something admirable and virtuous. This quote is a suggestion that honor is something that is made through effort and devotion to doing what is right. It is a tip that honor is not something that is offered, however something that is earned through virtuous behavior.

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Cicero This quote is written / told by Cicero between 106 BC and 43 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Rome. The author also have 129 other quotes.

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