Monday, February 22, 2010

Honor

Ernest Hemingway once wrote:
"Honor... no matter how dishonest, is as real a thing as water, wine, or olive
oil. There is honor among pickpockets and honor among whores. It is simply that
the standards differ."
What is your definition of honor? Do you have any experiences dealing with honor? Consider situations that involve responding to taunts, name-calling, or fulfilling obligations to family or friends. Is honor always about manliness (machismo) and loyalty?
Has the definition of honor changed over time? Is it consistent across cultures?

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