Whoever despises himself nonetheless respects himself as one who despises.

Whoever despises himself nonetheless respects himself as one who despises.

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.

Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.

Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.

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

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

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

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

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

The human heart, at whatever age, opens only to the heart that opens in return.

The human heart, at whatever age, opens only to the heart that opens in return.

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

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

People who have given us their complete confidence believe that they have a right to ours. The inference is false, read more

People who have given us their complete confidence believe that they have a right to ours. The inference is false, a gift confers no rights.