True honor, then, is a balance— the leader who chooses the safety of his people over a reckless destiny may be seen as prudent, but if he neglects the path laid out by a higher purpose, he becomes an empty guardian. Honor is the harmony between protecting those he cares for and honoring the greater good, a choice that must weigh both immediate risk and long‑term virtue. It is not a single act but a continual alignment of action with reason, ever mindful of the consequences that ripple through time.