"I have been asked what I mean by 'word of honor.' I will tell you: Place me behind prison walls- walls of stone ever so high, ever so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground- there is a possibility that in some way or another I might be able to escape; but stand me on the floor and draw a chalk line around me and have me give my word of honor never to cross it. Can I get of that circle? No, never! I'd die first."
-Karl G. Maeser
What I believe this quote is trying to say is that in order for someone to trust you, you must give them your word of honor which is a way to show your promise to never step out of line and finish what you had promised. For example, let's say that you are in the middle of a game. Someone was out of place and they suspect it is you. Instead of making a fuss about it you give them your word of honor and tell them the truth. Maybe you did it and you didn't notice so you took the blame. This shows that you are a person worthy of honor. If you decided to argue instead of taking the blame then you deserve nothing that has to do with honor. Besides how can someone earn honor when their word isn't true. In order for your word of honor to be taken seriously, then you must act serious and you must establish trust. People often say they will do something and then end up doing another but with your word of honor you can never step outside of what you promise because then you word of honor was fraud. A word of honor is what shows whether you are worthy of being honored or not. So give your word of honor and stick by it because it will guide you through the toughest decisions.
-Karl G. Maeser
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