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The first duty of love is to listen.
The first duty of love is to listen.
There was no respect for youth when I was young, and now that I am old, there is no respect read more
There was no respect for youth when I was young, and now that I am old, there is no respect for age--I missed it coming and going.
Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you read more
Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you can't love and respect yourself - no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are - completely; the good and the bad - and make changes as YOU see fit - not because you think someone else wants you to be different.
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.
He that respects himself is safe from others. He wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.
He that respects himself is safe from others. He wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.
Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.
Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
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.
One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.
One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.
