Quotes About Respect

Nature has given to men one tongue, but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak.

Etiquette means behaving yourself a little better than is absolutely essential.

I respect kindness in human beings first of all, and kindness to animals. I don't respect the law; I have a total irreverance for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper and the old men and old women warmer in the winter and happier in the summer.

Whatever is well said by another, is mine.

They think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

If you your lips would keep from slips, Five things observe with care; To whom you speak, of whom you speak, And how, and when, and where.

Let no one be willing to speak ill of the absent.

Sport is one area where no participant is worried about another's race, religion or wealth: and where the only concern is 'Have you come to play?'

What is success? 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 endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty; To find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived; That is to have succeeded.

Vacillating people seldom succeed. They seldom win the solid respect of their fellows. Successful men and women are very careful in reaching decisions, and very persistent and determined in action thereafter.

I place a high moral value on the way people behave. I find it repellent to have a lot, and to behave with anything other than courtesy in the old sense of the word-politeness of the heart, a gentleness of the spirit.

He has achieved success, who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children.

If you have a good name, if you are right more often than you are wrong, if your children respect you, if your grandchildren are glad to see you, if your friends can count on you and you can count on them in time of trouble, if you can face your God and say, "I have done my best," then you are a success.

"Let us agree not to step on each other's feet," said the cock to the horse.

The audience was swell. They were so polite they covered their mouths when they yawned.

It is almost impossible to find those who admire us entirely lacking in taste.

I thank you for not snoring.

A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country.

Respect the past in the full measure of its deserts, but do not make the mistake of confusing it with the present, nor seek in it the ideals of the future.

Tolerance is the only real test of civilization.

Toleration is the best religion.

I have too much respect for the truth to drag it out on every trifling occasion.

Humility is a virtue, and it is a virtue innate in guests.

Honor is the reward of virtue.