On Honor and Castes

Below you will find quotes atleast loosely based on the topic above. Enjoy.

 

Then as sleen hunters do for luck , I cut through the fur of the sleen and ate the heart. It is said that only the heart of the mountain larl brings more luck then that of the vicious, cunning sleen.
Outlaw of Gor, page 37

It is seldom wise, incidentally, to impugn, or attempt to manipulate, the honor of a Gorean.
Mercenaries of Gor, page 297

When Goreans get the idea that honour is involved, they sudden become quite difficult to deal with.
Magicians of Gor, page 400

"What is invisible but more beautiful than diamonds?" "And the answer?" inquired Labienus. "That which is silent but deafens thunder." The men regarded one another. "And what is that?" asked Labienus. "The same." said I, "as that which depresses no scale but is weightier than gold." "And what is that?" asked Labienus. "Honor."
Vagabonds of Gor, page 305

The Code of the warriors, in general, characterized by a rudimentary chivalry, emphasizing loyalty to Pride Chiefs and the Home Stone. It was harsh , but with a certain gallantry, a sense of honor that I could respect. A man could do worse than live by such a code.
Tarnsman of Gor, page 41

Many men think they know what they will do, but when the moment comes it seems it does not always turn out as they expected. Sometimes he who thinks he is brave learns he is a coward, and sometimes, too, I suppose, he who thought himself a coward learns that he is brave.
Players of Gor, page 277

I once asked a Gorean hunter whom I had met in Ar why the larl was hunted at all. I have never forgotten his reply. "Because it is beautiful," he said, " and dangerous, and because we are Goreans."
Priest Kings of Gor, page 20

"I am of the Warriors," I said. "I will take by the sword what women please me."
Beasts of Gor, page 348

The Gorean woodsman, it might be mentioned, before he will strike a tree with an axe, speaks to the tree, begs its forgiveness and explains the use to which the wood will be put.
Captive of Gor, page 238

"The vengeance of a girl," I said, "is not a light thing." "Neither," said he, looking at me, "is the vengeance of a warrior."
Slave Girl of Gor, page 352

"I can force you to take me," she said. "How?" I asked. "Like this," she responded, kneeling before me, lowering her head and lifting her arms, the wrists crossed. She laughed. "Now you must take me with you or slay me." I cursed her, for she took unfair advantage of the Warrior Codes of Gor.
Tarnsman of Gor, page 109

"Money has no caste", he said.
Outlaw of Gor,  page 78

In most cities it is regarded, incidentally, as a criminal offense to enslave one of the caste of players. A similar decree, in most cities, stands against the enslavement of of one who is of the caste of musicians.
Beasts of Gor, page 44

 

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