Honor ... means that a man is not exceptional; fame, that he is. Fame is something which must be won; honor, only something which must not be lost.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Honor is something you must keep, while fame is something you must earn; honor is a duty, fame a reward.
- In plain terms
- Honor must be preserved; fame must be achieved.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect your reputation, seek achievement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it possible to have both honor and fame?
- When might fame be more valuable than honor?
Another view
It implies fame is less important, which may not hold for everyone.
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