2007-03-01 14:24:52 · 13 answers · asked by colin050659 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
That statement, and many others of similar content are endemic to any chivalric warrior class dating back through the ages.
The attitude is probably most notable in the Samarai of Japan and the Knights errant of Europe/Britain.
It might be noted that while it was a motto and a way of life for some warriors, others treated as a status symbol, and as with some people today, sought only personal gain from being a part of such a group.
2007-03-01 14:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by Taliesin Pen Beirdd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there is a lot of Dishonour in this world then death
LOL
Love & Blessings
Milly
2007-03-01 23:44:33 · answer #2 · answered by milly_1963 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it's a choice. The statement means I would choose death before I would be dishonorable.
Peace!
2007-03-01 23:05:31 · answer #3 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Marines, YES without question.
2007-03-01 22:32:49 · answer #4 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes... that's one of the codes that samurai lived by...
it still exist in japan. many teens would commit suicide if they failed to pass a college entrance exam,for example. but i think there are helplines that help them deal with this today
2007-03-01 22:41:02 · answer #5 · answered by zeto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is very rare because humans are craven. Thats Greek for cowards.
2007-03-01 22:34:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some yes, others no
2007-03-02 08:53:42 · answer #7 · answered by ringo711 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in that sentance yes,in this one DISHONOUR BEFORE DEATH no!!!!
2007-03-01 22:34:37 · answer #8 · answered by nendlin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a motto. It depends what you view as dishonor, really.
2007-03-01 22:29:36 · answer #9 · answered by Bart S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah! But the one that lives to run away.....another day.
2007-03-01 23:28:53 · answer #10 · answered by mitchell2020 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋