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“A good and faithful judge ever prefers the honorable to the expedient.” quote by Horace
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“A good and faithful judge ever prefers the honorable to the expedient.”

Horace

About This Quote

Source Poem: Epistles, Book 1, line 8, c. 20 BC

A wise judge values integrity over convenience, choosing what is right rather than what is easy.

In simple terms: Choose honor, not shortcuts.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize integrity.

Themes

ethics leadership integrity

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical advice

When to use this quote

  • legal decisions
  • business negotiations
  • personal dilemmas
  • political choices

Key Concepts

Stoicism moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does honor cost you?
  • When have you chosen expediency over integrity?
A Different Perspective

Honorable choices may be unpopular or costly.

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