Quotes About Dignity

But then, I would rather be mocked for doing a good thing than to be respected, knowing I have done wrong.

Treat a man as if he had a fine reputation to protect, and he will usually endeavor to deserve it.

I would rather be mocked for doing a good thing than to be respected, knowing I have done wrong.

Conservar la dignidad y mostrar respeto donde es debido, para que la derrota no sea una deshonra.

The secret of remaining young is never to have an emotion that is unbecoming.

Cheap editions of great books may be delightful, but cheap editions of great men are absolutely detestable

I will not bare my soul to their shallow prying eyes. My heart shall never be put under their microscope.

It's a tragedy that we need to continually prove that we are human beings.

The Master said, "A true gentleman is one who has set his heart upon the Way. A fellow who is ashamed merely of shabby clothing or modest meals is not even worth conversing with." (Analects 4.9)

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

The superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean man has pride without a dignified ease.

If there were an honorable way to get rich, I'd do it, even if it meant being a stooge standing around with a whip. But there isn't an honorable way, so I just do what I like.

If either wealth or poverty are come by honesty, there is no shame.

The Master said, "The gentleman does not serve as a vessel." (Analects 2.12)

When respect is shown according to what is proper, one keeps far from shame and disgrace.

Clever talk, ingratiating looks, fawning reverence: Tso-ch'iu Ming found that shameful, and so do I. Friendly while harboring resentment: Tso-ch'iu Ming found that shameful, too, and so do I.

The gentleman is dignified but not arrogant. The small man is arrogant but not digified

The Master is cordial yet stern, awe-inspiring yet not fierce and respectful yet at ease.

This is Prue's funeral, can't we bury our sister in peace?!

Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to dehumanize a large group of people, to deny their humanity, their dignity and personhood. This sets the stage for further repression and violence that spread all too easily to victimize the next minority group.

Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism, and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to dehumanize a large group of people, to deny their humanity, their dignity and person hood

If you dont respect me what must you think of yourself?

You have no right to represent people this way, he said. A man is all men. You have no right to your wretchednes.

You have no right to represent people this way, he said. A man is all men. You have no right to your wretchedness.