“It has been wisely observed by the greatest of modern thinkers that mankind has progressed more rapidly in every other respect than in morality.”
Respect is earned, not demanded — and these quotes explain why. This collection covers dignity, mutual regard, self-respect, and the way treating people well tends to come back around, even when it takes a while.
“When people do not respect us we are sharply offended yet in his private heart no man much respects himself.”
“It has been wisely observed by the greatest of modern thinkers that mankind has progressed more rapidly in every other respect than in morality.”
“Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.”
“I don't think socialism, and I don't think warmness and respect are necessarily bad words.”
“I think the short story is a very underrated art form. We know that novels deserve respect.”
“I love making new friends and I respect people for a lot of different reasons.”
“There is a lovable quality about the actual tools. One feels so kindly to the thing that enables the hand to obey the brain. Moreover, one feels a good deal of respect for it without it the brain and the hand would be helpless.”
“One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself.”
“You know, I've carried a weapon for 10 years, never shot anybody, never robbed anybody. It has saved my life twice, but I know they're not toys. I practice with firearms, I enjoy shooting, it's a hobby of mine and I have a healthy respect for them.”
“There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.”
“The sea speaks a language polite people never repeat. It is a colossal scavenger slang and has no respect.”
“I was not afraid of the press or the militants. It was uncomfortable, but I was not afraid. With respect to the press, I knew I knew more than they knew about city matters. With respect to the militants, I understood it. I mean, everybody believed in those days that they were being screwed, you know, that somebody was getting ahead of them.”
“Respect the burden.”
“To be completely woman you need a master, and in him a compass for your life. You need a man you can look up to and respect. If you dethrone him it's no wonder that you are discontented, and discontented women are not loved for long.”
“Eisenhower was my war hero and the President I admire and respect most.”
“You can't buy back your respect you can't buy back your career. You only get one, so I don't want to mess that up.”