Purity is the feminine, Truth the masculine, of Honour.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Honor combines purity associated with femininity and truth associated with masculinity.
- In plain terms
- Honor mixes the softness of purity with the strength of truth.
- What can you take from it?
- True honor blends purity and truth together.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes honor complete?
- Do these traits belong to genders?
Another view
Linking traits to gender is outdated and limiting.
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