Honor Quote by Thomas More
“If honor were profitable, everybody would be honorable.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Utopia by Thomas More, 1516
If people could earn money by being honest, everyone would act honorably.
In simple terms: Honesty would be profitable, so all would be honest.
Key Takeaway
Encourage integrity as a value beyond profit.
Themes
ethics
integrity
human nature
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- business ethics
- personal conduct
- public policy
- education
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social incentives
Questions to Reflect On
- Can integrity be cultivated without financial reward?
- What systems reward honesty?
A Different Perspective
People may still act dishonestly for other motives.
