Quotes about Respect
I am a great and sublime fool. But then I am God's fool, and all His works must be contemplated with respect.
- Mark Twain
It is not sufficient to be worthy of respect in order to be respected.
- Alfred Nobel
Respect the gods, but have as little to do with them as possible.
- Confucius
There are four pillars to a happy marriage: respect one another as individuals; (give) soft answers; (practice)financial honesty; (conduct) family prayer.
- Gordon Hinckley
A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would make a dupe of himself too, if he could.
- William Hazlitt
Since the dawn of history, mankind has honoured and respected brave and honest people.
- Nelson Mandela
When we speak of peace, we should not mean just the absence of war. True peace rests on the pillars of individual freedom, human rights, national self-determination, and respect for the rule of law.
- Ronald Reagan
When I meet a new person, I don't see race or religion. I look deeper. We must learn to satisfy our conflicts peacefully and to respect one another.
- Muhammad Ali
All must respect those who respect themselves.
- Benjamin Disraeli
One should never listen. To listen is a sign of indifference to one's hearers.
- Oscar Wilde
Respect a man, he will do the more.
- James Howell
Part of building a new nation means building a spirit of tolerance, love and respect amongst the people of this country.
- Nelson Mandela