Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Show me the person you honor, for I know better by that the kind of person you are. For you show me what your idea of humanity is.

Show me the person you honor, for I know better by that the

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This quote highlights the idea that the individuals we hold in high regard and honor reflect our own values and beliefs. By choosing who we honor, we reveal our understanding of what it means to be human and what qualities we consider essential and admirable. In essence, the quote suggests that our choices in who we honor serve as a reflection of our own character and provide insight into our perception of humanity as a whole.

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