Quotes About Respect

My belief in free speech is so profound that I am seldom tempted to deny it to the other fellow. Nor do I make any effort to differentiate between that other fellow right and that other fellow wrong, for I am convinced that free speech is worth nothing unless it includes a full franchise to be foolish and even to be malicious.

I believe that it is something quite different, and that that something may be described briefly as a desire to shine in the world without too much effort. The young theologue, in brief, is commonly an ambitious but somewhat lazy and incompetent fellow, and he studies theology instead of medicine or law because it offers a quicker and easier route to an assured job and public respect.

For humility and poverty, in themselves, the world has little liking and less respect. In the folk-lore of all races, despite the sentimentalization of abasement for dramatic effect, it is always power and grandeur that count in the end.

Masson disliked and respected the ferocious little rodents, for he knew the danger that lurked in their flashing, needle-sharp fangs;

Ask of the Lesser, lest the Greater shall not wish to Answer, and shall commande more than you.

Indeed, the key to all diplomacy was knowing when they were serious about their threats and when they were posturing. Nations were like individuals, requiring cultivation and the paying of respect.

When Victor Hugo was buried, you couldn't find a whore in all of Paris. They were too busy paying their respects. That was a man – and he still has a show on in the West End.

I have a rule about no material being sacred.

The point is, Harry, if I'm not to find you abhorrent, there will have to be more reciprocity all round. Particularly from your side.

Praise someone ones and they are yours forever.

The greatest enemy of authority, therefore, is contempt, and the surest way to undermine it is laughter.

Wherever men, women, or children are to be found, whether they be old or young, rich or poor, high or low…ignorant or learned, every individual is seen to be strongly actuated by a desire to be seen, heard, talked of, approved and respected by the people about him and within his knowledge.

Sometimes "concern" is the foot someone jams in the door so you can't close it against condescension, presumption, invasiveness, and, at times, outright abuse.

Yes, it always pays when the wife believes and admits that her husband is the wisest man in the world and that whatever he does is right.

As a soldier, you don't stand at attention because it looks nice. You stand at attention because, on some level, it either gives you strength or, just as important, makes you appear stronger to both your comrades and enemies.

The course was packed with silent fans, though fan didn't exactly feel like the right word to Myron. Parishioners was a hell of a lot closer. There was a constant reverie on a golf course, a hushed, wide-eyed respect. Every time the ball was hit, the crowd release was nearly orgasmic.

Eban Trainor shut his eyes for a moment. "I can't see how this matters anymore. We should let him rest in peace." "I'm not asking out of some kind of prurient interest." The

She shook Loren's hand firmly, meeting her eye and softening it with a smile. She gave Steinberg a hug and buss on the cheek. "I'd like you to meet Adam Yates. He's the FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Las Vegas office." Adam

Making friends?" Tripp asked. "I'm a people person," Adam said. "You know he's the VP of the board, right?" "I must remember to genuflect next time I see him," Adam said. "I'm

Myron looked toward Erin. Erin had her eyes down. The room went quiet. He waited. She eventually looked up. She looked scared and small and young. He wanted to take her in his arms, but man, would that ever be the wrong move. "No," Myron said softly, still holding Erin's gaze. "Not even close to the worst.

Making friends?" Tripp asked. "I'm a people person," Adam said. "You know he's the VP of the board, right?" "I must remember to genuflect next time I see him," Adam said. "I'm president." "In that case, I better get some kneepads." Tripp

I think that the justices were totally answering the way that they should. I think that the senators, as best I could tell, for the most part, Democrat and Republican, respected that.

You can beat me up, but don't touch my hair, I will kill you!

I tell the person I won't take a picture or sign the autograph, but I will shake their hand. That kind of personal touch is all they're really seeking.