--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is an extremely unfortunate fact, that…" description: "\"“It is an extremely unfortunate fact, that there are those who see the morale of respect as something that is beneficial to the other person on the rec..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/685/c-joybell-c-471_character_it-is-an-extremely-unfortunate-fact-that_2895013.jpg" --- # It is an extremely unfortunate fact, that there are those… ![“It is an extremely unfortunate fact, that there are those who see the morale of respect as something that is beneficial to the other person on the receiving end, rather than something that is beneficial to the one who is capable of giving the respect! Because that's simply not how it works; the…” quote by C. JoyBell C](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/685/c-joybell-c-471_character_it-is-an-extremely-unfortunate-fact-that_2895013.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/685/c-joybell-c-471_character_it-is-an-extremely-unfortunate-fact-that_2895013.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/685/c-joybell-c-471_character_it-is-an-extremely-unfortunate-fact-that_2895013.jpg) > ““It is an extremely unfortunate fact, that there are those who see the morale of respect as something that is beneficial to the other person on the receiving end, rather than something that is beneficial to the one who is capable of giving the respect! Because that's simply not how it works; the person who is capable of discerning respect and giving it to others, is the person who is better! There are people who believe that the virtue of respect and the ability to discern when to give respect and in which amounts to give it, belongs to the lower class! Oh I beg, I beg to differ! No. And no and no! If I am able to discern the amounts of respect to be given so that I may function as a beaming member of society, this virtue illuminates ME; this virtue does not illuminate those whom I give the respect to! Respect is known by the illuminated being!s”” [C. JoyBell C](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/c-joybell-c/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Respect benefits the giver by affirming their own dignity and moral strength, not merely the recipient. **In simple terms:** Respect lifts the one who gives it. Key Takeaway Cultivate self‑respect before demanding it. Themes self‑esteem morality social hierarchy Mood reflective assertive Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - leadership - team building - conflict resolution - personal development Key Concepts virtue ethics psychology power dynamics Questions to Reflect On - How does giving respect change your self‑image? - When might withholding respect be justified? 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