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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.
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.
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.
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.
Men are respectable only as they respect.
Men are respectable only as they respect.
Respect cannot be learned, purchased or acquired - it can only be earned
Respect cannot be learned, purchased or acquired - it can only be earned
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.
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.
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.