I have been asked what I mean by 'word of honor.' I will tell you: Place me behind prison walls- walls of stone ever so high, ever so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground- there is a possibility that in some way or another I might be able to escape; but stand me on the floor and draw a chalk line around me and have me give my word of honor never to cross it. Can I get out of that circle?? No, I’d never ! I’d die first. - Karl G. Maeser

I think this quote means that this is about trust & honor. You always be honest,loyal,and trustworthy. No matter what. This is pretty much all i can say about this quote.