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Respect Quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson
- A woman should always challenge our respect, and never move our compassion.
- Nature is no sentimentalist, - does not cosset or pamper us. We must see that the world is rough and surly, and will not mind…
- Respect the child. Wait and see the new product of Nature. Nature loves analogies, but not repetitions. Respect the child. Be not too much his…
- There are two classes of poets - the poets by education and practice, these we respect; and poets by nature, these we love.
- All the devils respect virtue.
- We may like well to know what is Plato’s and what is Montesquieu’s or Goethe’s part, and what thought was always dear to the writer…
- The art of conversation, or the qualification for a good companion, is a certain self-control, which now holds the subject, now lets it go, with…
- [on Thoreau:] For not a particle of respect had he to the opinions of any man or body of men, but homage solely to truth…
- Our high respect for a well-read man is praise enough for literature. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
- You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.
- There are other measures of self-respect for a man, than the number of clean shirts he puts on every day.
- Be not the slave of your own past - plunge into the sublime seas, dive deep, and swim far, so you shall come back with…
- There is one other reason for dressing well, namely that dogs respect it, and will not attack you in good clothes.
- Men are respectable only as they respect.
- To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to leave the world a better place, to…
- Respect the child. Be not too much his parent. Trespass not on his solitude.
- Of course you will insist on modesty in the children, and respect to their teachers, but if the boy stops you in your speech, cries…
- To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and…
- Our high respect for a well-read man is praise enough of literature
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