Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.

Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.

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.

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.

What is the quality of your intent?Certain people have a way of saying things that shake us at the core. read more

What is the quality of your intent?Certain people have a way of saying things that shake us at the core. Even when the words do not seem harsh or offensive, the impact is shattering. What we could be experiencing is the intent behind the words. When we intend to do good, we do. When we intend to do harm, it happens. What each of us must come to realize is that our intent always comes through. We cannot sugarcoat the feelings in our heart of hearts. The emotion is the energy that motivates. We cannot ignore what we really want to create. We should be honest and do it the way we feel it. What we owe to ourselves and everyone around is to examine the reasons of our true intent.My intent will be evident in the results.

Men are respectable only as they respect.

Men are respectable only as they respect.

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.

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.

The devil's most devilish when respectable.

The devil's most devilish when respectable.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.