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Respect Quotes by William Hazlitt
- Violence ever defeats its own ends. Where you cannot drive you can always persuade. A gentle word, a kind look, a god-natured smile can work…
- The wretched are in this respect fortunate, that they have the strongest yearning after happiness; and to desire is in some sense to enjoy.
- Our notions with respect to the importance of life, and our attachment to it, depend on a principle which has very little to do with…
- As we advance in life, we acquire a keener sense of the value of time. Nothing else, indeed, seems of any consequence; and we become…
- A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would make a dupe of himself too, if he could.
- There is a secret pride in every human heart that revolts at tyranny. You may order and drive an individual, but you cannot make him…
- Poetry is the universal language which the heart holds with nature and itself. He who has a contempt for poetry, cannot have much respect for…
- The way to procure insults is to submit to them. A man meets with no more respect than he exacts.
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