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If he could not "make good" here, what excuse could there be for him; what was there left for him save the profitless and honourless life of the dilettante and idler?

From The Rules of the Game by White, Stewart Edward

Deeds of no risk are honourless whether done among men or among hollow ships; but if a noble deed be wrought with labour, many make mention thereof.

From The Extant Odes of Pindar by Pindar

The common cause is lost,--and thou art brought, The captive of some mercenary raid, Some profitable, honourless foray, To serve within my house.

From The House of Rimmon A Drama in Four Acts by Van Dyke, Henry