Honour Quote by Al-Mutanabbī
““If you honour the noble-minded man, you win him; And if you honour the mean-spirited man, he rebels on you!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Honour the Noble‑Minded”, 11th century
Respecting virtue earns loyalty; honoring cruelty breeds rebellion.
In simple terms: Honor virtue, avoid rewarding cruelty.
Uphold noble values, reject malice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership training
- conflict resolution
- community standards
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a noble mind?
- How to handle the mean‑spirited?
Complex social contexts may blur moral lines.