Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville

It is the dissimilarities and inequalities among men which give rise to the notion of honor; as such differences become less, it grows feeble; and when they disappear, it will vanish too.

It is the dissimilarities and inequalities among men which g

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This quote suggests that honor is a concept that arises from the differences and inequalities between individuals. As long as there are these disparities, honor holds significance. However, as these differences decrease and eventually disappear, the idea of honor loses its strength and ultimately disappears as well. Essentially, the quote implies that honor is rooted in the contrasts and distinctions among people, and without them, honor ceases to exist.

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