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Dishonorable Quotes

On honor and its absence

This collection weighs dishonorable conduct against noble character, echoing ideas found under Being of good standing.

One of the things I learned in law school is that there's nothing wrong or undesirable or dishonorable or destructive about amending the Constitution.

Quotes by Adrian Cronauer

I am no friend of the modern so-called 'black metal' culture. It is a tasteless, lowbrow parody of Norwegian black metal circa 1991-92, and if it was up to me, it would meet its dishonorable end as soon as possible.

Quotes by Varg Vikernes

People of noble character are afraid of keeping friendship with dishonorable people. But people of discreditable character consider friendship with the dishonorable as a blood relationship.

Quotes by Thiruvalluvar

There is but one pride pardonable; that of being above doing a base or dishonorable action.

Quotes by Samuel Richardson

Action Quotes

I was taught to believe that the most dishonorable thing a Meredith could do was work in a white woman's kitchen and take care of a white man's child. I knew I would starve to death rather than do either.

Quotes by James Meredith

If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonorable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible.

Quotes by Epictetus

A Code of Honor: Never approach a friend's girlfriend or wife with mischief as your goal. There are just too many women in the world to justify that sort of dishonorable behavior. Unless she's really attractive.

Quotes by Bruce Jay Friedman

Frequently Asked Questions

What theme runs through these Dishonorable quotes?
They examine dishonorable conduct against a backdrop of noble character and personal pride.
Do any quotes distinguish noble from dishonorable people?
Yes, one contrasts noble character, which avoids dishonorable friendships, with more discreditable attitudes toward the same bonds.
Is there a quote about refusing dishonorable work?
Yes, one recalls being taught that a certain kind of work would be dishonorable, and choosing to starve rather than take it.
Does pride come up alongside dishonor?
Yes, one names one pardonable pride: standing above any base or dishonorable action, connected to what one might Believe.
Is there a cultural criticism involving dishonor?
Yes, one calls a modern subculture a lowbrow parody of an earlier movement, wishing it a dishonorable end.

Other quotes describe refusing dishonorable work altogether, even at great personal cost, a conviction tied to what people Believe.