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Honor

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Honor?

A lived commitment to the values of truthfulness, respect, and integrity that defines your reputation and — more importantly — your relationship with yourself.

When you might feel honor

Honor is a specific form of ethics, which itself is a type of justice. You might experience this feeling in situations where justice is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define honor.

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