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Reputation is more important than life itself
Literal translationBetter one's life goes out than one's reputation goes out
Usage contextReflects strong Turkish emphasis on honor and reputation
Frequencyoccasional
Example
Onuru için her şeyi göze aldı.Modern usage
Still used but considered somewhat extreme by modern standards
Similar English proverb
Give me liberty or give me death