Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788-1860
was a German philosopher
Honor has not to be won; it must only not be lost.
Francis Quarles, 1592-1644
was an English poet
If thou desire to purchase honor with thy wealth, consider first how that wealth became thine; if thy labor got it, let thy wisdom keep it; if oppression found it, let repentance restore it; if thy parent left it, let thy virtues deserve it; so shall thy honor be safer, better and cheaper.
Ben(jamin) Jonson, 1572-1637
was an English dramatist and poet
Be not ashamed of thy virtues; honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.