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    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.

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Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.

Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.

by Hoffer Eric Found in: Respect Quotes,
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If Miss means respectably unmarried, and Mrs. respectably married, then Ms. means nudge, nudge, wink, wink.

If Miss means respectably unmarried, and Mrs. respectably married, then Ms. means nudge, nudge, wink, wink.

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Respect is what we owe; love, what we give.

Respect is what we owe; love, what we give.

by Philip James Bailey Found in: Respect Quotes,
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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.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Respect Quotes,
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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.

by Maya Angelou Found in: Respect Quotes,
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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.

by J. B. Priestly Found in: Respect Quotes,
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Men are respectable only as they respect.

Men are respectable only as they respect.

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Found in: Respect Quotes,
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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.

by Malcolm X Found in: Respect Quotes,
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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.

by Alice Miller Found in: Respect Quotes,
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