Faith Quote by sir thomas malory
““For I have promised to do the battle to the uttermost, by faith of my body, while me lasteth the life, and therefore I had liefer to die with honour than to live with shame ; and if it were possible for me to die an hundred times, I had liefer to die oft than yield me to thee; for though I lack weapon, I shall lack no worship, and if thou slay me weaponless that shall be thy shame.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Le Morte d'Arthur, Sir Thomas Malory, 1485
A warrior declares he would rather die honorably than live in shame, valuing faith and integrity over survival without honor.
In simple terms: Prefer honor over life if forced.
Key Takeaway
Choose integrity over survival.
Themes
honor
faith
integrity
courage
Mood
defiant
solemn
Type
historical
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- battlefield
- personal crisis
- ethical dilemma
Key Concepts
medieval chivalry
personal sacrifice
martyrdom
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you sacrifice to maintain honor?
- When is it just to die for principle?
