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Quotes About Respect

She did neither, but she remembered the scene, and gave the Professor her heartiest respect, for she knew it cost him an effort to speak out then and there, because his conscience would not let him be silent. She began to see that character is a better possession than money, rank, intellect, or beauty, and to feel that if greatness is what a wise man has defined it to be, 'truth, reverence, and good will', then her friend Friedrich Bhaer was not only good, but great.
~ Louisa May Alcott
Please could I say one word? was the question three times repeated before a rough head boobed out from the grotto of books in which Mac usually sat. Did anyone speak? he asked, blinking in the flood of sunshine that entered with Rose. Only three times, thank you. Don't disturb yourself, I beg; for I merely want to say a word, answered Rose.
~ Louisa May Alcott
He helped and comforted me, and showed me that I must try to practice all the virtues I would have my little girls possess, for I was their example. It was easier to try for your sakes than for my own. A startled or surprised look from one of you when I spoke sharply rebuked me more than any words could have done, and the love, respect, and confidence of my children was the sweetest reward I could receive for my efforts to be the woman I would have them copy.
~ Louisa May Alcott
hearts, like flowers, cannot be rudely handled, but must open naturally
~ Louisa May Alcott
Aunque esperase toda la vida, no podría hacer mejor elección. John es bueno y listo; tiene muchísimo talento, desea trabajar y seguramente hará carrera, dadas su energía y voluntad. Todo el mundo le estima y le respeta, y estoy orgullosa de que me quiera, a pesar de que soy joven y tonta.
~ Louisa May Alcott
She very soon discovered that there is a charm about fine clothes which attracts a certain class of people and secures their respect. Several young ladies, who had taken no notice
~ Louisa May Alcott
How dare you say so, when he's got both his eyes? And very handsome ones they are, too, cried Jo, who resented any slighting remarks about her friend.
~ Louisa May Alcott
Learn to know and value the praise which is worth having
~ Louisa May Alcott
Once I was wicked enough to stop in a thrilling place, and say meekly, 'I'm afraid it tires you, ma'am. Shan't I stop now?' She caught up her knitting, which had dropped out of her hands, gave me a sharp look through her specs, and said, in her short way, 'Finish the chapter, and don't be impertinent, miss'.
~ Louisa May Alcott
It was easier to try for your sakes than my own; a startled or surprised look from one of you, when I spoke sharply, rebuked me more than any words could have done; and the love, respect, and confidence of my children was the sweetest reward I could receive for my efforts to be the woman I would have them copy.
~ Louisa May Alcott
to be beautiful, accomplished, and good. To be admired, loved, and respected. To have a happy youth, to be well and wisely married, and to lead useful, pleasant lives, with as little care and sorrow to try them as God sees fit to send. To be loved and chosen
~ Louisa May Alcott
El cariño en las miradas, en las palabras y en las obras, es la mejor cortesía, y a ella se llega tratando a los demás como nosotros quisiéramos ser tratados
~ Louisa May Alcott
But he liked it because it was so different from the coquettish clatter of most of the girls with whom he talked. Young men often laugh at the sensible girls whom they secretly respect, and affect to admire the silly ones whom they secretly despise because earnestness, intelligence, and womanly dignity are not the fashion.
~ Louisa May Alcott
Kate looked surprised, but said nothing and stood looking at the fire as if turning the matter over in her mind and trying to answer the question she was too polite to ask—how could they have a grandmother and know so little about her?
~ Louisa May Alcott
It was as if her own conscience had taken human shape, for his voice eloquently uttered the fears, the feelings that had filled her heart that night. She had wavered, for love was sweet and life looked desolate without it; but the example of this man who asked nothing for himself and was as true to his own soul as he would have her to hers, touched and inspired her with a brave desire to be worthy his respect, to emulate his virtue.
~ Louisa May Alcott
Just because my dreams are different than yours, doesn't mean they're unimportant.
~ Louisa May Alcott
Utter his name again and I will take you at your word. In defending me he will forget he is a priest and teach you to respect and fear him as you never feared and respected man before. Say what you have to say and go.
~ Louisa May Alcott
If people care more for my clothes than they do for me, I don't wish to see them.
~ Louisa May Alcott
Kindness in looks and words and ways is true politeness, and any one can have it if they only try to treat other people as they like to be treated themselves.
~ Louisa May Alcott
The trick is to keep at it steadily.We'll see progress in time.""Didion believes the notebook's value lies in its record of "How it felt to be me"at a particular time.""Henry Miller believed reading was 'an act of creation' By reading slowly,carefully,and with complete attention,he believed,we respect the writer's work and enrich our lives.
~ Louise DeSalvo
Now you listen to me, Joe. You will not badger or harrass me. You will leave me to think the way I want to think, here. I have to heal any way I can. You will stop asking questions and you will not give me any worry. You will not go after him. You will not terrify me, Joe. I've had enough fear for my whole life. You will not add to my fear. You will not add to my sorrows. You will not be part of this.
~ Louise Erdrich
Perhaps the main reason that Washington and Hamilton functioned so well together was that both men longed to see the thirteen states welded into a single, respected American nation. At the close of the war, Washington had circulated a letter to the thirteen governors, outlining four things America would need to attain greatness: consolidation of the states under a strong federal government, timely payment of its debts, creation of an army and a navy, and harmony among its people.
~ Ron Chernow
Do unto others as they would do unto you—and do it first.
~ Ron Chernow
he didn't feel threatened by talented men of his own age
~ Ron Chernow