Quotes About Respect

You mustn't let men drive you to mangling the English language, no matter how sweet they are.

Number six: Zach never tailgates, ever, no matter how slowly the car in front of him is going. Because the driver in front of you could be anyone--an organ donor, a war hero, a man who's just lost his best friend, a kid with a new license doing her best, said Cornelia. Not tailgating acknowledges the mystery and humanity of strangers. It's one of those small habits that speaks volumes.

Not tailgating acknowledges the mystery and humanity of strangers. It's one of those small habits that speaks volumes.

Some things it is not decent to write of the dead, or prudent to write of the living.

Well, son, you cain't go thru life chunkin' things at all the ugly women you meet.

Thank you' is a wonderful phrase. Use it. It will add stature to your soul.

Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don't see things the way you do. And don't jump all over them every time they do or say something you don't agree with-even when it seems that they are strong on opinions but weak in the faith department. Remember, they have their own history to deal with. Treat them gently. (Romans 14:1, MSG)

Leaders who win the respect of others are the ones who deliver more than they promise, not the ones who promise more than they can deliver.

We have too many Christians out there who are strong on convictions but embarrass the name of Christ in how they relate to the world around them. At the same time, we have too many Christians who are remarkably civil, but you would have no idea what convictions they hold. We need both convictions and civility.

The phrase "convicted civility" refers to a balance between holding convictions as a Christian and communicating those convictions with civility.

The only God-ordained fear is the fear of God, and if we fear Him, we don't have to fear anyone or anything else.

In essential things, unity. In nonessential things, freedom. In all things, love.

If Christians believe that God is in every person, why don't we act like that?

Before entertaining guests, Roosevelt would read up on whatever subject matter they might be interested in. This enabled him to become quite the conversationalist. And I would suggest that it was one way in which Roosevelt loved his neighbor as himself—he showed genuine interest in their interests.

success is when those who know you best respect you most.

It is so much easier to be nice, to be respectful, to put yourself in your customers' shoes and try to understand how you might help them before they ask for help, than it is to try to mend a broken customer relationship.

When we apologize and confess to others, we communicate that we do not think we are superior, while we also communicate that there are standards by which we are seeking to live.

We can think twice, no, three times, before being openly critical, or rude, or angry. In going about the work God gives us, we must treat every person well, regardless of station or potential benefit to us. Let us stay keenly aware of the endless ripple of just being ourselves. For good and bad, we're all in PR.

What about for your church? What boundaries has the gospel overrun that society fiercely respects?

We don't name God; God reveals His name to us. We don't have the right to exercise authority over God. God copyrights, He trademarks, He patents His name.

Love one another, push the perimeter of this glorious language. Lastly, please show proper courtesy; open not your neighbor's mail.

WILL'S RULES FOR LIVING #10: WHEN VISITING A FOREIGN LAND, IT IS ALWAYS WISE TO OBSERVE AND ABIDE BY THE CUSTOMS OF THE LOCAL CULTURE. UNLESS THEY'RE TRYING TO EAT YOU.

Diane, I've never asked you this before, and as a general rule I try never to mix my private and public life, but I would consider a great honor if you would consider having dinner with me. If this in any way crosses over a line that we have long ago set for our relationship, I will understand. If not, how does eight o'clock sound?

Check that - I've found the end. Nick, please be kind enough to withdraw your head to a reasonable distance from my hindquarters.' -Ajay