Quotes about Dignity

A real gentleman, even if he loses everything he owns, must show no emotion. Money must be so far beneath a gentleman that it is hardly worth troubling about.

But that was not the Royal Way; the King's servants didn't have to stoop.

Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.

What of it, if some old hunks of a sea-captain orders me to get a broom and sweep down the decks? What does that indignity amount to, weighed, I mean, in the scales of the New Testament?

Femininity is not just lipstick, stylish hairdos, and trendy clothes. It is the divine adornment of humanity. It finds expression in your qualities of your capacity to love, your spirituality, delicacy, radiance, sensitivity, creativity, charm, graciousness, gentleness, dignity, and quiet strength.

My father used to have an expression. He'd say, 'Joey, a job is about a lot more than a paycheck. It's about your dignity. It's about respect. It's about your place in your community.'

There is nothing remotely dignified about sorting through rotting trash to find something to feed your child, or asking someone for money because you have none (anyone who has contrived to give people money before they had to ask will never forget the look of gratitude in their eyes).

God wants to set the oppressed free from being oppressed and the oppressors free from oppressing.

Justice means that we want life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all people.

There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

I respect myself and insist upon it from everybody. And because I do it, I then respect everybody, too.

Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.