Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

Honor is unstable and seldom the same; for she feeds upon opinion, and is as fickle as her food.

Honor is unstable and seldom the same; for she feeds upon op

Summary

This quote suggests that honor, which refers to a high level of respect and moral correctness, is not a consistent or stable trait. Honor is greatly influenced by public perception and relies on the opinions of others. As people's opinions can be unpredictable and changeable, so too is honor. It implies that honor is precarious and liable to fluctuate, depending on how it is viewed by society.

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By Charles Caleb Colton

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