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.

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.

He that respects himself is safe from others. He wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.

He that respects himself is safe from others. He wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.

Since when was genius found respectable?

Since when was genius found respectable?

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.

Respect cannot be learned, purchased or acquired - it can only be earned

Respect cannot be learned, purchased or acquired - it can only be earned

Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.

Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.

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

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

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