Honor Quotes

"A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others"

"The great thing about our system of democracy is when they call you for jury duty, you have to come... It's an honor and a privilege. I was called and I've got to be here"

Antonio Villaraigosa, Politician

"I was no chief and never had been, but because I had been more deeply wronged than others, this honor was conferred upon me, and I resolved to prove worthy of the trust"

Geronimo, Statesman

"In the year 1857, passing through Washington on our return from the annual visit to Philadelphia, I had the distinguished honor of visiting a President for the first time"

John Sergeant Wise, Author

"You have had indeed a fair trial. It is a shocking thing when a judge of your high office is shown to have betrayed the truth and his honor, and I sentence you to the penitentiary"

Florence E. Allen

"It's a tremendous honor. It really is a privilege, not just a right. You're in the NFL and you wear the shield now. It means the world to me; it really is a special feeling, and my family's gotten a real kick out of it"

Mark Sanchez, Athlete

"Our young people have come to look upon war as a kind of beneficent deity, which not only adds to the national honor but uplifts a nation and develops patriotism and courage"

Rebecca H. Davis

"Before I begin talking about the threats we face, the vulnerabilities that we have, and frankly the courage of the men and women in uniform that stand in harm's way on behalf of a very grateful Nation, let me first honor the sacrifices of September 11"

Zach Wamp, Politician

"Many Muslims honor people of other faiths and do not kill"

Paul Weyrich, Critic

"The Hamas organization is unwilling to honor the obligations that the Palestinian Authority has signed"

Moshe Katsav, Statesman

"One positive command he gave us: You shall love and honor your emperor. In every congregation a prayer must be said for the czar's health, or the chief of police would close the synagogue"

Mary Antin, Activist

"Please let me assure you, however, that the keen disappointment and regret which I feel in this regard serve only to enhance my profound appreciation of the great honor which you have done me; and my sincere gratitude for your generous action"

Cordell Hull, Public Servant

"I only worked on Men of Honor for three weeks, but I walked away with so much. Because Bob is the kind of actor who gives you the opportunity to really go there. And we really had to go there. I mean, we were both playing drunks"

Charlize Theron, Actress

"The music business can be very cold. And it doesn't honor its elders"

Brenda Lee, Musician

"I feel, as never before, how justly, from the dawn of history to the present time, men have paid the homage of their gratitude and admiration to the memory of those who nobly sacrifice their lives, that their fellow-men may live in safety and in honor"

Edward Everett, Statesman

"When I did Comic Relief, I did it to be on the show; it's a badge of honor as a comedian to do that show"

Drew Carey, Actor

"A silent man is easily reputed wise. A man who suffers none to see him in the common jostle and undress of life, easily gathers round him a mysterious veil of unknown sanctity, and men honor him for a saint. The unknown is always wonderful"

Frederick William Robertson, Clergyman

"As a privileged survivor of the First World War, I hope I may be allowed to interject here a deeply felt tribute to those who were not fortunate enough to succeed, but who shared the signal honor of trying to the last to salvage peace"

Rene Cassin, Judge

"Smears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought"

Margaret Chase Smith, Politician

"Nicole will come up in conversations where it's in a part of the conversation. Or we may be somewhere and I would tell some story about their mother and I. You know, we always honor her birthday"

O. J. Simpson, Athlete

"It is a remarkable honor to receive a Nobel Prize, because it not only recognizes discoveries, but also their usefulness to the advancement of fundamental science"

Peter Agre, Scientist

"We always knew how to honor fallen soldiers. They were killed for our sake, they went out on our mission. But how are we to mourn a random man killed in a terrorist attack while sitting in a cafe? How do you mourn a housewife who got on a bus and never returned?"

A. B. Yehoshua, Novelist

"A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation"

Ryne Sandberg, Athlete

"Thus they have an idol that they petition for victory in war; another for success in their labors; and so for everything in which they seek or desire prosperity, they have their idols, which they honor and serve"

Hernando Cortes, Leader

"It is an honor to be on the cover of this game because the World Cup is such a big thing around the world. My kids are really quite impressed so that's fun"

Claudio Reyna, Athlete

"Would that the simple maxim, that honesty is the best policy, might be laid to heart; that a sense of the true aim of life might elevate the tone of politics and trade till public and private honor become identical"

Margaret Fuller, Critic

"There really is something raw about sexuality that's real and good and we must continue to learn to not be ashamed of it. But - we have to honor the reality of practicing safer sex"

Kyan Douglas, Celebrity

"We have a need to be religious, we need to worship, we need to build totems and shrines and icons, but nobody's sure in honor of what"

Robyn Hitchcock, Musician

"I'm not recognized very often, and if I am, it's a die-hard Veronica Mars fan. Which is usually flattering and an honor. I really try not to think about it"

Kristen Bell, Actress

"The people of England have been led in Mesopotamia into a trap from which it will be hard to escape with dignity and honor"

T. E. Lawrence, Archaeologist

"I wanted to share my life story and honor my roots. I am very proud of my family and mother"

Rocco DiSpirito, Celebrity

"I used to be a discipline problem, which caused me embarrassment until I realized that being a discipline problem in a racist society is sometimes an honor"

Ishmael Reed, Poet

"It's an honor putting art above politics. Politics can be seductive in terms of things reductive to the soul"

Robert Redford, Actor

"I want the public to know that it will be an honor for me to meet them and spend a few special moments with all those who helped me through my filmed career"

Tony Curtis, Actor

"We can never fully repay the debt of our proud nation to those who have laid down their lives for our country. The best we can do is honor their memory, ensure that their sacrifice is not in vain, and help provide for their families"

Susan Collins, Politician

"The effect of violent dislike between groups has always created an indifference to the welfare and honor of the state"

Thomas B. Macaulay, Historian

"If I know that I shall be as an angel, and more; if I shall behold all God has made; if he shall own me for his son and exalt me to honor in his presence, I shall not fear to die, nor shall I dread the grave where Christ once lay"

Matthew Simpson, Clergyman

"You can be deprived of your money, your job and your home by someone else, but remember that no one can ever take away your honor"

William Lyon Phelps, Educator

"I have no desire to be president of the United States. Zero desire. I don't think that I would be electable. And there are far too many people that are far smarter than me to be president. I'd like to find one with some honor and integrity. I haven't seen them yet, but they'll show up"

Glenn Beck, Journalist

"I think we ought to all take a step back and remember where we were 24, 48 hours ago, a week ago, two weeks ago - the prospect that was hanging out there that America would not honor its obligations for the first time in its history, and the impact that would have on our economy and the global economy"

Jay Carney, Public Servant

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