Meaning of the word "the post of honor is the post of danger" in English

What does "the post of honor is the post of danger" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

the post of honor is the post of danger

US /ðə poʊst əv ˈɑːnər ɪz ðə poʊst əv ˈdeɪndʒər/
UK /ðə pəʊst əv ˈɒnər ɪz ðə pəʊst əv ˈdeɪndʒər/
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Idiom

a proverb meaning that high positions of authority or prestige often come with significant risks or responsibilities

Example:
As the general led the charge, he remembered that the post of honor is the post of danger.
He accepted the CEO role knowing that the post of honor is the post of danger.