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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 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.
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.
Men are respectable only as they respect
Men are respectable only as they respect
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.
One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.
One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.
Respect for ones parents is the highest duty of civil life.
Respect for ones parents is the highest duty of civil life.
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.
The first duty of love is to listen.
The first duty of love is to listen.
