«Dignity»Above All Honor
Dignity, a value often neglected, has a significant impact on our daily lives. This sensitive concept of “self-mastery” is brutally violated when a person lacks the “choice” to control their fate, and without choice, dignity is lost. Few people today understand its full value and even fewer appreciate its importance in our lives and relationships.
The concept of dignity is illuminated by Kant’s work, who argued that a person does not have a price but worth— dignity. Anything with a price can be replaced by something of equal value. However, anything you cannot put a price on has no equal, and that is dignity.
Dignity is inextricably linked to self-esteem and overall quality of life. Recognizing our worth helps us appreciate ourselves and our relationships while being true to our ideals and obligations. A dignified person is consistent, honors their promises, and respects the demands of others while preserving their freedom. Their actions are defined by kindness and integrity.
A dignified person avoids situations that degrade them, and even when hurt, they do not devalue themselves in hopeless circumstances.
Dignity cannot be reconciled with compromise, and it is a difficult, irreversible journey that confirms the value and love we deserve.
It is a silent promise not to compromise our “personal code of honor” for the sake of others. Despite its scarcity now, let us live with it, and it will never fail us.
Fotini Androulaki Publisher, Volta
