Bes Quote by Jonathan Maas
““I know precisely what honor is, Heracles. Honor is the artifice kings sell the peasants’ sons so that they may fight and die without pay. Honor is what drives a peaceful man to bloody vengeance. Honor is what drove the Celts to behead the children of the Apache Courts. - (The Egyptian God) Bes””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Egyptian God by Jonathan Maas, 2022
Honor is portrayed as a manipulative construct that compels people to fight and die for others’ benefit, often leading to violence and vengeance.
In simple terms: Honor is a tool that drives people to fight and die for others.
Key Takeaway
Question the true cost of honor.
Themes
power
violence
manipulation
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- military recruitment
- political propaganda
- personal vendettas
Key Concepts
social control
warfare
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is honor ever truly noble?
- Who benefits from the concept of honor?
A Different Perspective
Honor can be exploited to justify unjust actions.
