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 first duty of love is to listen.

The first duty of love is to listen.

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.

The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even read more

The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even belligerance. It is seldom accepted as an inevitable outcome of the struggle won by survivors, and deserves respect if not enthusiastic acceptance.

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.

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

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

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.