Honor Quote by Aeschylus
“Honor modesty more than your life.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Seven Against Thebes, 467 BC
Prioritize modesty over personal survival; humility is more valuable than life.
In simple terms: Modesty outweighs life.
Key Takeaway
Live humbly, value humility.
Themes
ethics
humility
valor
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- leadership decisions
- ethical dilemmas
- personal sacrifice
- public service
Key Concepts
moral integrity
selflessness
courage
Questions to Reflect On
- When is humility harmful?
- How to balance modesty with self-care?
A Different Perspective
Extreme modesty may lead to self-neglect.
