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Literary notes about Honor (AI summary)

In literature, the term "honor" carries a broad spectrum of meanings—from a marker of personal integrity and social duty to an emblem of esteem and valor. Characters invoke honor both as a solemn pledge of their word, promising steadfast behavior in the face of adversity [1], and as a commandment that shapes moral and civic standards, such as honoring one's family or calling upon religious or public duty [2, 3]. It is also used to elevate mundane or formal exchanges, for instance when military officers or public figures note the honor of serving or engaging with others [4, 5], while at the same time, it can serve as a critical commentary on societal pretensions and personal failings [6, 7]. Thus, whether in declarations of loyalty, reflections on self-worth, or social rituals, "honor" emerges as a multifaceted concept that enriches the narrative landscape.
  1. “I give you my word of honor it shan’t occur again, and let this always be a reminder to me,” and he pointed to the broken ring.
    — from War and Peace by graf Leo Tolstoy
  2. Thou shalt honor the Gods and love thy country.
    — from The Religions of Japan, from the Dawn of History to the Era of Méiji by William Elliot Griffis
  3. God says: "Honor your father and your mother."
    — from History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I
  4. I have the honor to be, your obedient servant, W. T. SHERMAN, Brigadier-General, commanding Division.
    — from Memoirs of General William T. Sherman — Complete by William T. Sherman
  5. This lady's name was Mrs. Coiler, and I had the honor of taking her down to dinner on the day of my installation.
    — from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
  6. I would rather lose the battle than honor.
    — from The History of a Crime by Victor Hugo
  7. I am a detestable man; but I do not care about having it known, and I do not aspire to the honor of the detestation of posterity.
    — from The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Complete by Giacomo Casanova

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