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Respect Quotes by H. L. Mencken
- Religion deserves no more respect than a pile of garbage.
- A man's women folk, whatever their outward show of respect for his merit and authority, always regard him secretly as an ass, and with something…
- A man's women folk, whatever their outward show of respect for his merit and authority, always regard him secretly as an ass, and with something…
- People constantly speak of 'the government' doing this or that, as they might speak of God doing it. But the government is really nothing but…
- There is, in fact, nothing about religious opinions that entitles them to any more respect than other opinions get. On the contrary, they tend to…
- It is, indeed, one of the capital tragedies of youth-and youth is the time of real tragedy-that the young are thrown mainly with adults they…
- Five years of Prohibition have had, at least, this one benign effect: they have completely disposed of all the favorite arguments of the Prohibitionists. None…
- We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is…
- Self-respect: the secure feeling that no one, as yet, is suspicious.
- The man who boasts that he habitually tells the truth is simply a man with no respect for it. It is not a thing to…
More Respect Quotes
- The future of Haiti must be linked to the respect of the rights of every single citizen. — Jean-Bertrand Aristide
- Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them. — Aristotle
- Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are… — Aristotle
- That said, the question remains: how to strike the balance between free speech and mutual respect in this mixed-up world, both blessed… — Timothy Garton Ash
- Steve Irwin did wonderful conservation work but I was uncomfortable about some of his stunts. Even if animals aren't aware that you… — David Attenborough
- Another thing that's pathetic is this rule that you have to look ugly to get respect as an actress. Jessica Lange had… — Kevyn Aucoin
- Respect for right conduct is felt by every body. — Jane Austen
- As a former attorney general. I have the greatest respect for the criminal justice system. But it is not good at intelligence… — Kelly Ayotte
- The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. — Richard Bach
- I want to be very close to someone I respect and admire and have somebody who feels the same way about me. — Richard Bach
- I think a lot of people have lost respect for the individual, you know, the individual, the person who doesn't conform. — Erykah Badu
- I'm free. I just do what I want, say what I want, say how I feel, and I don't try to hurt… — Erykah Badu