honor

Could I have but a line a century hence crediting a contribution to the advance of peace, I would yield every honor which has been accorded by war.

These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.

A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.

The greatest honor history can bestow is that of peacemaker.

Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and is conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.

For every athlete, it is very important to be able to engage in their favorite thing, give all the best in training, performing in competitions, defending the honor of the motherland.

We should live, act, and say nothing to the injury of anyone. It is not only best as a matter of principle, but it is the path to peace and honor.

As to honor - you know - it's a very fine mediaeval inheritance which women never got hold of. It wasn't theirs.

Honor your daughters. They are honorable.

I always had a very strong sense of independence. I really liked being able to buy my Alanis Morissette 'Jagged Little Pill' album. I wore that as a badge of honor. I love not having to rely on anyone.

You have to defend your honor. And your family.

And life can have its way with me. It won't break me. Neither you nor me. That determined faith in our own resilience is our only weapon against the cynical, the weak, those who talk of honor but do not practice the word they so loudly and vigorously screech.

Dignity is not negotiable. Dignity is the honor of the family.

I have spent my adult life working in American intelligence. It has been quite an honor. Generally well resourced. A global mission. No want of issues. And it was a hell of a ride.

I really took filmmaking very seriously... It was an honor and then a crutch also, because at a young age, I was like, I guess I'm a serious filmmaker. I never set out to be a serious filmmaker. I just set out to make movies.

Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor.

Death most resembles a prophet who is without honor in his own land or a poet who is a stranger among his people.

When the will defies fear, when duty throws the gauntlet down to fate, when honor scorns to compromise with death - that is heroism.