Quotes About Respect

We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us," Leopold wrote later. "When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.

To look at the face [of Princess Angeline] and not see humanity is to lack humanity.

Poisonous people do not deserve your time. To think otherwise is masochistic.

Make your peace with the fact that saying 'no' often requires trading popularity for respect." —Greg McKeown, Essentialism

people, even good people, will unknowingly abuse your time to the extent that you let them. Set good rules for all involved to minimize back-and-forth and meaningless communication.

18. Notice how I take "you" out of the sentence to avoid finger-pointing, even though it's implicit. "Normally, you make priorities clear" sounds like a backhanded insult. If this is a significant other, you can skip this formality, but never use "you always do X," which is just a fight starter.

Ralph Waldo Emerson: "To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children . . . to leave the world a bit better . . . to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived; this is to have succeeded.

The World Doesn't Need Your Explanation. On Saying "No":

Practica el juego de «yo primero» GABBY: «Siempre me digo que yo seré la primera… Eso significa que si voy a pagar en una tienda, yo saludaré primero. Si me cruzo con alguien y hay contacto visual, yo seré la primera en sonreír. [Ojalá] la gente probara a hacer eso un poquito en su día a día: sé el primero, porque (no siempre, pero la mayoría de las veces) te beneficiará.

if the woman can refrain from trying to change or mother her partner, she has a greater opportunity of putting herself in a position where the guy will respect her. A man needs support. I mean, I love you guys and you're all strong, but you're very fragile, and you need to be supported and [for us to] help you fully realize your voice, whatever that is.

The World Doesn't Need Your Explanation. On Saying "No": "I don't give explanations anymore, and I'll catch myself when I start giving explanations like 'Oh, I'm sorry, I can't make it. I have a doctor's appointment that day. I'm really sick. I broke my leg over the weekend' or something. I just say, 'I can't do it. I hope everything is well.

Do people you respect or care about leave hateful comments on the Internet?" (No.) "Do you really want to engage with people who have infinite time on their hands?" (No.)

you receive preferential treatment without having to beg or fight for it every time.

You Want to Be Taken Seriously? Then Take Things Seriously

I am, and will continue to be, a humble student of you all.

4—If you respond, don't over-apologize.

The truth I have discovered after working with incredible athletes, leaders, and individuals from across the globe is that our humanity is expressed most fully in our treatment of others—when we are respectful, humble, caring, honest, and grateful despite our struggles, disappointments, and failures. It represents the heart and soul of who we are at our best.

I don't care if you're my brother—if we go play football, I'm gonna try to crack your head open. It doesn't mean that I don't love you. It doesn't mean that I don't respect you.

Hazte a la idea de que decir que no a menudo exige cambiar popularidad por respeto.

Stay humble or get humbled.

People-pleasing is a form of assholery,

Realize that bosses are supervisors, not slave masters.

aunque en realidad responde a una completa y profunda falta de prioridades y de respeto por uno mismo.»

Bad dog. Hit yourself with a newspaper and cut it out.