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'''Genghis''': ''"Even enemies can have honour. His father was fortunate to have such a son. Remember this day and perhaps in time you will make your own father proud."''|''[[Conqueror|Bones of the Hills]]''}} |
'''Genghis''': ''"Even enemies can have honour. His father was fortunate to have such a son. Remember this day and perhaps in time you will make your own father proud."''|''[[Conqueror|Bones of the Hills]]''}} |
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{{quote|You're a quick thinker ''and'' spiteful. I can respect that. [[You Will Be Spared|You won't be killed, Bikke]]. |
{{quote|You're a quick thinker ''and'' spiteful. I can respect that. [[You Will Be Spared|You won't be killed, Bikke]]. |
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|'''Sarda''' |''[[8-Bit Theater (Webcomic)|Eight Bit Theater]]''}} |
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{{quote|But there is neither East nor West, nor Border nor Breed nor Birth, when two strong men come face to face, though they come from the ends of the Earth.|[[Rudyard Kipling]] ''Ballad of East and West''.}} |
{{quote|But there is neither East nor West, nor Border nor Breed nor Birth, when two strong men come face to face, though they come from the ends of the Earth.|[[Rudyard Kipling]] ''Ballad of East and West''.}} |
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{{quote|The only enemy worth your admiration is one who has accepted the superiority of mankind and knelt before you to be executed. All others are to be despised. [[Defied Trope|Honor means nothing when it is used to oppose the Emperor's will.]] |
{{quote|The only enemy worth your admiration is one who has accepted the superiority of mankind and knelt before you to be executed. All others are to be despised. [[Defied Trope|Honor means nothing when it is used to oppose the Emperor's will.]]|'''The Catechisms Martial''', ''[[Warhammer 40000]]''}} |
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{{quote|''"{{spoiler|L will}} die this easily?"'' |'''Light Yagami''' (sounding disappointed while plotting his rival's death), ''[[Death Note]]'' }} |
{{quote|''"{{spoiler|L will}} die this easily?"'' |'''Light Yagami''' (sounding disappointed while plotting his rival's death), ''[[Death Note]]'' }} |
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{{quote|'''Massena''': ''"My lord you owe me dinner for you positively made me starve."''<br /> |
{{quote|'''Massena''': ''"My lord you owe me dinner for you positively made me starve."''<br /> |
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'''Wellington''': ''"You should give it to me, Marshall, for you prevented me from sleeping"'' |
'''Wellington''': ''"You should give it to me, Marshall, for you prevented me from sleeping"'' |
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|Spoken at a diplomatic dinner in France in 1814, from ''The War of Wars: The Great European Conflict'' by Robert Harvey}} |
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{{quote|''The courage of your enemy honors you''|Chinese proverb}} |
{{quote|''The courage of your enemy honors you''|Chinese proverb}} |
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'''Lord Flasheart''': ''"What a poof!"''|''[[Blackadder|Blackadder Goes Forth]]''}} |
'''Lord Flasheart''': ''"What a poof!"''|''[[Blackadder|Blackadder Goes Forth]]''}} |
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{{quote|I regret that we meet in this way. You and I are of a kind. In a different reality, I could have called you friend. |
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|'''Romulan Commander'''| ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'', [[Star Trek/Recap/S1 E14 Balance of Terror|"Balance of Terror"]]}} |
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{{quote|''"Now heroes are the ones who cherish lofty designs in their bosoms and have plans to achieve them. They have all-embracing schemes, and the whole world is at their mercy...The only heroes in the world are you and I."''|'''Cao Cao''' to Liu Bei, ''[[Romance of the Three Kingdoms]]'' }} |
{{quote|''"Now heroes are the ones who cherish lofty designs in their bosoms and have plans to achieve them. They have all-embracing schemes, and the whole world is at their mercy...The only heroes in the world are you and I."''|'''Cao Cao''' to Liu Bei, ''[[Romance of the Three Kingdoms]]'' }} |
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{{quote| Ahiyeaftah was a young caligrapher forced to defend her family's honorafter her father was insulted by a female from a rival clan. It was her first duel, and though her opponent was no stronger everyone knew that Ahiyeaftah was much less skillful. She approached her father and asked: "Teach me how to begin a duel, so that although I must lose this fight, I will not disgrace our family." Her father obliged, instructing her in the basic fighting stances.<br /> |
{{quote| Ahiyeaftah was a young caligrapher forced to defend her family's honorafter her father was insulted by a female from a rival clan. It was her first duel, and though her opponent was no stronger everyone knew that Ahiyeaftah was much less skillful. She approached her father and asked: "Teach me how to begin a duel, so that although I must lose this fight, I will not disgrace our family." Her father obliged, instructing her in the basic fighting stances.<br /> |
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On the day of the duel, Ahiyeaftah assumed one of these positions and stood fearlessly immobile, because she knew nothing more. Her opponent circled for a while, finding no weakness in the stance. At length, she deliberately cut herself on one of Ahiyeaftah's dewclaws, saying, "I submit to the stronger spirit." Both clans gained honor; the insult was forgotten,and they formed an alliance. |
On the day of the duel, Ahiyeaftah assumed one of these positions and stood fearlessly immobile, because she knew nothing more. Her opponent circled for a while, finding no weakness in the stance. At length, she deliberately cut herself on one of Ahiyeaftah's dewclaws, saying, "I submit to the stronger spirit." Both clans gained honor; the insult was forgotten,and they formed an alliance. |
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[[GURPS]] [[Traveller]] ''Alien Races 2'' }} |
|[[GURPS]] [[Traveller]] ''Alien Races 2'' }} |
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{{quote| Jem'hader captain: ''Prepare yourself. I've found you a worthy opponent.''<br /> |
{{quote| Jem'hader captain: ''Prepare yourself. I've found you a worthy opponent.''<br /> |
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Worf: ''Where is he?''<br /> |
Worf: ''Where is he?''<br /> |
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Jem'hader captain: ''Right in front of you.'' |
Jem'hader captain: ''Right in front of you.'' |
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[[Deep Space Nine]] }} |
|[[Deep Space Nine]] }} |
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{{quote| Jem'hader captain: ''I can't beat this Klingon. All I can do is kill him. And that no longer interests me.'' |
{{quote| Jem'hader captain: ''I can't beat this Klingon. All I can do is kill him. And that no longer interests me.'' |
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[[Deep Space Nine]] }} |
|[[Deep Space Nine]] }} |
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{{quote|'''Dying [[Eldritch Abomination|Reaper]]''': ''Shepard?!''<br /> |
{{quote|'''Dying [[Eldritch Abomination|Reaper]]''': ''Shepard?!''<br /> |
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{{quote|''You are brave. ''Balaan hokoron''. <ref>Worthy enemies.</ref> Your defeat brings me honor.''|'''Mirmulnir''', ''[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]]''}} |
{{quote|''You are brave. ''Balaan hokoron''. <ref>Worthy enemies.</ref> Your defeat brings me honor.''|'''Mirmulnir''', ''[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]]''}} |
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{{quote| A hat iz a ''badge of honor!'' A ''trophy'' vot must be ''plucked from off de head'' of a ''vorthy enemy!'' |
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|'''Maxim'''| ''[[Girl Genius]]''}} |
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Revision as of 16:51, 20 June 2014
"Rommel, you Magnificent Bastard, I read your book!"
—Gen. George S. Patton Jr., Patton
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You're a quick thinker and spiteful. I can respect that. You won't be killed, Bikke. —Sarda , Eight Bit Theater
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But there is neither East nor West, nor Border nor Breed nor Birth, when two strong men come face to face, though they come from the ends of the Earth.
—Rudyard Kipling Ballad of East and West.
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The only enemy worth your admiration is one who has accepted the superiority of mankind and knelt before you to be executed. All others are to be despised. Honor means nothing when it is used to oppose the Emperor's will.
—The Catechisms Martial, Warhammer 40000
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"L will die this easily?"
—Light Yagami (sounding disappointed while plotting his rival's death), Death Note
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Farewell, Sonic, my admirable adversary.
—Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik, Sonic Adventure 2
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You make a good other.
—Roxas, Kingdom Hearts II
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Signum: You're strong, Testarossa. |
"Not bad! I guess I chose the right guy to be my archenemy."
—Bowser, Super Mario Galaxy
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"'A man is made by the quality of his enemies.' Maric told me that once. I wonder if it's more a compliment to you or me."
—Loghain Mac Tir, Dragon Age
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"Shanedan, Hawke. I expected you. Marass toh ebra-shok. You alone are basalit-an. [Addressing nobles] This is what respect looks like bas! Some of you will never earn it!"
—The Arishok, Dragon Age II
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"At least thou art valiant; beyond all whom I have met. And they lie who say that we of our part do not honour the valour of our foes."
—Glaurung, father of dragons, The Silmarillion (although he's being less than honest)
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The courage of your enemy honors you
—Chinese proverb
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The Courier: "There is wisdom in retreat, Legate" |
I regret that we meet in this way. You and I are of a kind. In a different reality, I could have called you friend. —Romulan Commander, Star Trek: The Original Series, "Balance of Terror"
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"Now heroes are the ones who cherish lofty designs in their bosoms and have plans to achieve them. They have all-embracing schemes, and the whole world is at their mercy...The only heroes in the world are you and I."
—Cao Cao to Liu Bei, Romance of the Three Kingdoms
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"These men living out here eating rice and beans, sleeping out here in the cold on these rags; these are some fucking hard men. You ladies bitch if you get an MRE without a fucking Pop-Tart."
—Pappy, Generation Kill
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"You're a magnificent opponent Superman. But even you must realize it's hopeless."
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Jem'hader captain: Prepare yourself. I've found you a worthy opponent. |
Jem'hader captain: I can't beat this Klingon. All I can do is kill him. And that no longer interests me. |
From deep down in my stomach, with every inch of me, I pure, straight hate you. But goddammit do I respect you!
—Wes Mantooth, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
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You are brave. Balaan hokoron. [1] Your defeat brings me honor.
—Mirmulnir, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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A hat iz a badge of honor! A trophy vot must be plucked from off de head of a vorthy enemy! —Maxim, Girl Genius
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- ↑ Worthy enemies.