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    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.

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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.

by Gamaliel Bailey Found in: Respect Quotes,
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There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.

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

by Henri Frederic Amiel Found in: Respect Quotes,
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If Miss means respectably unmarried, and Mrs. respectably married, then Ms. means nudge, nudge, wink, wink.

If Miss means respectably unmarried, and Mrs. respectably married, then Ms. means nudge, nudge, wink, wink.

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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.

by Ed Howe Found in: Respect Quotes,
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There are two sorts of affection - the love of a woman you respect, and the love for the woman read more

There are two sorts of affection - the love of a woman you respect, and the love for the woman you love

by Arthur Wing Pinero Found in: Respect Quotes,
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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

by Marguerite Gardiner Found in: Respect Quotes,
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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.

by Alice Miller Found in: Respect Quotes,
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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.

by Jackie Robinson Found in: Respect Quotes,
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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.

by Joseph De Maistre Found in: Respect Quotes,
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