Best they honor thee Who honor in thee only what is best.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True honor comes from recognizing and valuing only the best qualities in a person.
- In plain terms
- Respect people for their virtues, not their flaws.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on the positive traits when honoring others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it honest to honor only the best in someone?
- How do you find the best in others?
Another view
It may be unrealistic to ignore flaws completely in real relationships.
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