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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The devil's most devilish when respectable.

The devil's most devilish when respectable.

Men are respectable only as they respect

Men are respectable only as they respect

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.