One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself.

One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself.

Respect cannot be learned, purchased or acquired - it can only be earned

Respect cannot be learned, purchased or acquired - it can only be earned

Never respect men merely for their riches, but rather for their philanthropy; we do not value the sun for its read more

Never respect men merely for their riches, but rather for their philanthropy; we do not value the sun for its height, but for its use.

I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human read more

I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

You will never have anything you don't respect, including lot's of money.

You will never have anything you don't respect, including lot's of money.

Men are respectable only as they respect

Men are respectable only as they respect

There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.

There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.

The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even read more

The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even belligerance. It is seldom accepted as an inevitable outcome of the struggle won by survivors, and deserves respect if not enthusiastic acceptance.