Quote by George Bernard Shaw

There are no perfectly honorable men; but every true man has one main point of honor and a few minor ones.

There are no perfectly honorable men; but every true man has

Summary

This quote suggests that no individual is entirely honorable, as everyone may have flaws and imperfections. However, the quote highlights that a genuine person does possess one primary aspect of honor that they hold most dearly, along with a few other secondary points. It implies that while people may vary in their overall level of honorability, they do typically have certain values or principles that they uphold with great integrity and importance. Ultimately, the quote acknowledges human fallibility but highlights the existence of core ideals that genuinely honorable individuals prioritize.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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