Quotes About Respect

Turn that Megaphone down, and insist that what's said through it be as precise, intelligent, and humane as possible.

Amigo! Amigo! (Calling out to the ITALLIAN Prime minister....)

I am mindful not only of preserving executive powers for myself, but for predecessors as well.

We must learn about each other and the power of our diversity.

Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.

Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country. - March 15, 1783

Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty.

90. Being Set at meat Scratch not, neither Spit, Cough, or blow your Nose except there's a Necessity for it.

89th: Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.

Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.

Show not yourself glad at the misfortune of another though he were your enemy.

Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion.

Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for I have not only grown gray but almost blind in the service of my country.

Randall laid his hand on Stella's, but only to remove it from his sleeve. My precious, you really must have some regard for my clothes, he said with gentle reproach. Much as I love you, I cannot permit you to maul this particular coat.

I don't ask you - fribble!' snapped his lordship, rounding on him, with the speed of a whiplash. 'You may keep your tongue between your teeth!' Yes, sir - happy to!' uttered Claud, dismayed. 'No wish to offend you! Thought you might like to be set right!' 'Thought I might like to be set right?' 'No, no! Spoke without thinking!' said Claud hastily. ' I know you don't!

Why, her father would turn in his grave--well, as a matter of fact, he was cremated, but what I mean is, if he hadn't been he would have. [Ermyntrude]

If,said the Dowager, after a pregnant silence, I had ever dared to speak so to my grandmother, I should have been soundly whipped and confined to my bedchamber on bread-and-water for a sennight! The gravity vanished from Cressy's face. no, would you, Ma'am? How very brave your parents must have been!

I believe I have several times requested you not to call Rupert 'imbecile', infant. But Monseigheur, he is an imbecile! she protested. You know he is! Undoubtedly, ma fille, but I do not tell the whole world so. Then I do not know what I am to call him, said Leonie.

That's what you think of me, is it, girl? said his lordship, a glint in his eyes. Oh, no! she responded, dropping him a curtsy. It's what I say , sir! You must know that my featherheaded Mama has taught me to behave with all the propriety in the world! To tell you what I think of you would be to sink myself quite below reproach!

Believe me, it is quite unnecessary! I neither know nor care what it cost to redeem Lufra—and if you badger me on this very boring matter I shall not invite you to go with me when I try out my new team!" There was a moment's tense silence; then Jessamy raised his eyes, no longer glowing, but uncomfortably austere. "Very well, sir," he said quietly. "Will you tell me, if you please, what I owe you?" "No, young Stiff-rump! I will not!

I wish to God I might induce her to mind me!' he ejaculated.

Ulysses, stop scratching! Do try to be a little more worthy of me!

Fay cast a strartled glance at the clock, and sprang up. Heavens, it's past four! I must fly or Arthur will have a fit. He can't bear unpunctuality. Are you ready? I'm ready, said Dinah, but I shall dawdle for ten minutes for the good of Arthur's soul.

Of all the questions in the world I believe What are you thinking about? to be the most impertinent.