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"Honor and shame from no condition rise, act well your part, there all the honor lies"

Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope Poet
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Your social standing or background doesn’t determine your worth or respect. Instead, it’s about how well you perform your role in life. Imagine you’re in a play, it doesn’t matter if you’re playing a king or a servant, what matters is that you do your best with the part you’re given. A janitor who does their job diligently and with pride deserves as much respect as a CEO. By focusing on doing your duties well, regardless of what they are, you earn true honor. So, whether you’re a student, a worker, or a parent, putting in your best effort is what truly makes you honorable.
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Character Conduct Duty Honor Integrity Personal-responsibility Self-respect Shame Values Virtue
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