One may survive distress, but not disgrace.
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When a virtuous man is raised, it brings gladness to his friends, grief to his enemies, and glory to his posterity.
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Woman's honor is nice as ermine; it will not bear a soil.
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A person dishonored is worst than dead.
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Worthless is the nation that does not gladly stake its all on its honor.
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The post of honor is a private station.
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The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted our spoons.