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When faith is lost, when honor dies, the man is dead
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"When faith is lost, when honor dies, the man is dead"

- John Greenleaf Whittier

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This quote by John Greenleaf Whittier speaks with the importance of faith and honor in a person's life. Faith is a belief in something higher than oneself, and honor is a sense of regard and integrity. When these two qualities are lost, the person is no longer living a meaningful life. Without faith, an individual may become cynical and downhearted, not able to discover joy in life. Without honor, a person may become selfish and deceitful, unable to be trusted by others. When faith and honor are gone, the individual is essentially dead, as they have actually lost the qualities that make life worth living. This quote acts as a pointer to always aim to keep faith and honor in our lives, as they are important for a significant existence.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Greenleaf Whittier between December 17, 1807 and September 7, 1892. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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