The devil's most devilish when respectable.

The devil's most devilish when respectable.

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

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

I love a hand that meets my own with a grasp that causes some sensation.

I love a hand that meets my own with a grasp that causes some sensation.

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.

Wherever I look, I see signs of the commandment to honor one's parents and nowhere of a commandment that calls read more

Wherever I look, I see signs of the commandment to honor one's parents and nowhere of a commandment that calls for the respect of a child.

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.

The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to read more

The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.

Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.

Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.

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.