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.

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.

I love a hand that meets my own with a grasp that causes some sensation.

I love a hand that meets my own with a grasp that causes some sensation.

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.

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.

Men are respectable only as they respect

Men are respectable only as they respect

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

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.