It was said in Striking Distance by Bruce Willis and John Mahoney.
Fidélitás suprá omnis means loyalty above all in Latin
The phrase "Loyalty Above All Else Except Honor" can be translated into Chinese as "忠诚高于一切,唯荣誉除外" (Zhōngchéng gāo yú yīqiè, wéi róngyù chúwài). This translation captures the essence of prioritizing loyalty while acknowledging the importance of honor. Each term is carefully chosen to reflect the values expressed in the original phrase.
There is not a specific person who originated this quote or phrase. It is something that has been said throughout time and even incorporate as phrasing for military personnel as part of their creed.
LealtÃ? is an Italian equivalent of 'loyalty', and is pronounced 'leh-ahl-TAH'. Onore means 'honor', and is pronounced 'oh-NOH-reh'. Rispetto means 'respect', and is pronounced 'ree-SPEHT-toh'. Fierezza is 'pride', and is pronounced 'fyeh-REHTS-tsah'.
Loyalty to the state above all else. tl;dr: nationalism.
Translation: La fidelité avant tout
'Loyalty above all else except honor' is translated in Latin to Fides supra omnes nisi honestas.
From About.com Bushido: The code of conduct followed by Japan's samurai warriors. The principles of bushido emphasized honor, courage, and loyalty to a warrior's master above all else. The ideal samurai warrior was supposed to be immune from the fear of death. Only the fear of dishonor, and loyalty to his daimyo, motivated the true samurai.
David Barkley's quote is "Loyalty to country always. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it." This highlights the importance of loyalty to one's nation above all else, while also emphasizing the need for government to earn and maintain the trust and loyalty of its citizens.
"Death before dishonor" is a code of honor that emphasizes loyalty and integrity above all else. Although it can be associated with some gang cultures, it is not exclusive to them and is a common mantra in various contexts, including military units and certain subcultures.
"When editing a question about grammar usage, above all else, be sure not to include grammatical errors in the question." "Above all, we can't surrender to terrorism." "The military academy stressed personal integrity and honor above all."
The Bushido code was a set of ethical principles followed by the samurai that emphasized loyalty to their daimyo (feudal lord) above all else. This code governed the behavior and mindset of samurai warriors, who were expected to serve their daimyo faithfully and to prioritize their lord's needs and wishes over their own personal interests. Adherence to the Bushido code was seen as a way for samurai to demonstrate their honor, courage, and commitment to their feudal obligations.