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.

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.

Men are respectable only as they respect.

Men are respectable only as they respect.

I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human read more

I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.

Respect for ones parents is the highest duty of civil life.

Respect for ones parents is the highest duty of civil life.

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

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

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

Since when was genius found respectable?

Since when was genius found respectable?

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

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