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Every brave man is a man of his word; to such base vices…

“Every brave man is a man of his word; to such base vices he cannot stoop, and shuns more than death the shame of lying.” quote by Pierre Corneille
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“Every brave man is a man of his word; to such base vices he cannot stoop, and shuns more than death the shame of lying.”

Pierre Corneille

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A true man keeps his word and avoids lying even at great risk.

In simple terms: Brave men keep their word.

Key Takeaway

Value honesty above fear.

Themes

honor integrity courage truth

Mood

serious reflective

Type

literary ethical

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • conflict resolution
  • personal ethics

Key Concepts

ethics classical literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is lying justified?
  • How does honor affect personal safety?
A Different Perspective

Honesty can lead to dangerous consequences.

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