Honour Quote by W. Lucas Collins
““ "Sound, sound the clarion, fill the fife! To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name". Do not then (concludes the Stoic) take good words in your mouth, and prate before applauding citizens of honour, duty, and so forth, while you make your private lives a mere selfish calculation of expediency. We were surely born for nobler ends than this, and none who is worthy the name of a man would subscribe to doctrines which destroy all honour and all chivalry. The heroes of old time won their immortality not by weighing pleasures and pains in the balance, but by being prodigal of their lives, doing and enduring all things for the sake of their fellow-men.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, early 20th century
The passage urges living honorably, valuing noble purpose over selfish calculation, and embracing self‑sacrifice for others.
In simple terms: Live honorably, serve others, avoid selfishness.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize noble deeds.
Themes
honor
self‑sacrifice
purpose
stoicism
heroism
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- community service
- personal development
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
classical virtue
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does honor mean today?
- Can self‑sacrifice be healthy?
A Different Perspective
Self‑interest can conflict with societal expectations.
