Honor - A code of dignity, integrity, and pride maintained without legal or other obligations.
I got this from one of sandi's posts earlier today. It's such good stuff, that I wanted it here too. Living with 'honor' these days, I believe, is the exception rather than the rule.
"Living well is the best revenge."
"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." - William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830's.