Respect is what we owe; love, what we give.

Respect is what we owe; love, what we give.

Men are respectable only as they respect.

Men are respectable only as they respect.

Wherever I look, I see signs of the commandment to honor one's parents and nowhere of a commandment that calls read more

Wherever I look, I see signs of the commandment to honor one's parents and nowhere of a commandment that calls for the respect of a child.

Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you read more

Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you can't love and respect yourself - no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are - completely; the good and the bad - and make changes as YOU see fit - not because you think someone else wants you to be different.

The devil's most devilish when respectable.

The devil's most devilish when respectable.

He that respects himself is safe from others. He wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.

He that respects himself is safe from others. He wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.

Respect for ones parents is the highest duty of civil life.

Respect for ones parents is the highest duty of civil life.

Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.

Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.

I don't know what a scoundrel is like, but I know what a respectable man is like, and it's enough read more

I don't know what a scoundrel is like, but I know what a respectable man is like, and it's enough to make one's flesh creep.