Never take a person's dignity: it is worth everything to them, and nothing to you.

Never take a person's dignity: it is worth everything to them, and nothing to you.

There are two sorts of affection - the love of a woman you respect, and the love for the woman read more

There are two sorts of affection - the love of a woman you respect, and the love for the woman you love

I don't know what a scoundrel is like, but I know what a respectable man is like, and it's enough read more

I don't know what a scoundrel is like, but I know what a respectable man is like, and it's enough to make one's flesh creep.

Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to read more

Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.

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.

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.

The devil's most devilish when respectable.

The devil's most devilish when respectable.

We never respect those who amuse us, however we may smile at their comic powers

We never respect those who amuse us, however we may smile at their comic powers