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It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles
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"It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles"

- Niccolo Machiavelli

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This quote implies that titles do not make an individual honorable or decent, however rather the individual qualities and actions of the specific identify their level of honor. It is the individual who brings honor to the title, rather than the title itself being the sole source of honor.

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Niccolo Machiavelli This quote is written / told by Niccolo Machiavelli between May 3, 1469 and June 21, 1527. He was a famous Writer from Italy. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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