Quotes about Respect

The names of persons and living creatures demand respect, because when we speak to them we touch their heart and become a part of thier life force.

Life was beautiful, and America was truly "the land of the free and the home of the brave," a land where someone like Gregory could become President; all you had to do was stay pure of heart, love God and your mother, be forever faithful to one girl, respect the law, defend the weak, and scorn money—because heroes never expected to be compensated.

(A country where) the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.

There is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem.

That long (Canadian) frontier from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, guarded only by neighbourly respect and honourable obligations, as an example to every country and a pattern for the future of the world.

If your lips would keep from slips five things observe with care: To whom you speak, of whom you speak, And how, and when, and where.

A sufficient measure of civilization is the influence of good women.

Belief is better than anything else, and it is best when rapt - above paying its respects to anybody's doubt whatsoever.

A hedge between keeps friendships green.

A gentleman is man who can disagree without being disagreeable.

What you do not want others to do to you, do not do to others.

Do not do unto others as you would that they should do unto you. Their tastes may not be the same.