The Lakota was wise. He knew that man's heart, away from nature, becomes hard; he knew that lack of respect for growing, living things soon led to lack of respect for humans, too.Luther Standing Bear
Respect Quotes
These 18 quotes on respect come straight from the QuotePlace collection — lines by poets, philosophers, leaders and artists across the centuries. Open any card to read the quote on its own page and meet the author behind it.
Africa will write its own history, and in both north and south it will be a history of glory and dignity.Patrice Lumumba
When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.Lao Tzu
To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves — there lies the great, singular power of self-respect.Joan Didion
He that respects himself is safe from others; he wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
If you have no respect for your own values how can you be worthy of respect from others.Byron Pulsifer
As we grow as unique persons, we learn to respect the uniqueness of others.Robert Schuller
Respect should be earned by actions, and not acquired by years.Frank Wright
Courage is not the absence of fear, but simply moving on with dignity despite that fear.Pat Riley
Our deepest wishes are whispers of our authentic selves. We must learn to respect them. We must learn to listen.Sarah Breathnach
Respect is not something that you can ask for, buy or borrow. Respect is what you earn from each person no matter their background or status.Byron Pulsifer
To give ones self earnestly to the duties due to men, and, while respecting spiritual beings, to keep aloof from them, may be called wisdom.Confucius
This is the final test of a gentleman: his respect for those who can be of no possible value to him.William Lyon Phelps
Performance leads to recognition. Recognition leads to respect. Respect leads to power.Narayana Murthy
Blood, sweat and respect. The first two you give, the last one you earn.Dwayne Johnson
I have had unsuccessful films, but I learned a lot from those films. I give my failures as much respect as I give my success.Aamir Khan
The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life.Richard Bach
For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.Nelson Mandela