La galanteria y la honra tienen esta ventaja, que se quedan: aquella en quien la usa, esta en quien la haze.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gallantry and honor differ: gallantry stays with the user, honor with the receiver.
- In plain terms
- Kindness benefits the doer, while honor benefits the recipient.
- What can you take from it?
- Generosity builds your character; honor reflects on others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who benefits from your actions?
- How do you act honorably?
Another view
True honor often involves mutual recognition.
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