Seeing that the internet does not forget, how do their consciences deal with it when confronted with their strong views of the recent past, especially where they have been very proficient in pouring expletives and vituperations against the present “principal” and political party, while now being required to do the reverse?
The importance of honour in human conduct is underscored by its use in two most enduring and often quoted proverbs of moral instruction, from the time of old, namely:“Honour amongst thieves is the sentiment that even criminals have a code of conduct amongst themselves.” It’s application is credited to, published in 1612: “The old proverb still holds good, thieves are never rogues amongst themselves.
The opening quote, which was excerpted from the comments section of a Facebook post, provided the inspiration for this piece. It finally