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Respect is what we owe; love, what we give.
Respect is what we owe; love, what we give.
Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.
Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.
What is the quality of your intent?Certain people have a way of saying things that shake us at the core. read more
What is the quality of your intent?Certain people have a way of saying things that shake us at the core. Even when the words do not seem harsh or offensive, the impact is shattering. What we could be experiencing is the intent behind the words. When we intend to do good, we do. When we intend to do harm, it happens. What each of us must come to realize is that our intent always comes through. We cannot sugarcoat the feelings in our heart of hearts. The emotion is the energy that motivates. We cannot ignore what we really want to create. We should be honest and do it the way we feel it. What we owe to ourselves and everyone around is to examine the reasons of our true intent.My intent will be evident in the results.
We never respect those who amuse us, however we may smile at their comic powers
We never respect those who amuse us, however we may smile at their comic powers
There is always the danger that we may just do the work for the sake of the work. This is read more
There is always the danger that we may just do the work for the sake of the work. This is where the respect and the love and the devotion come in - that we do it to God, to Christ, and that's why we try to do it as beautifully as possible.
The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even read more
The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even belligerance. It is seldom accepted as an inevitable outcome of the struggle won by survivors, and deserves respect if not enthusiastic acceptance.
There was no respect for youth when I was young, and now that I am old, there is no respect read more
There was no respect for youth when I was young, and now that I am old, there is no respect for age--I missed it coming and going.
The devil's most devilish when respectable.
The devil's most devilish when respectable.
Men are respectable only as they respect.
Men are respectable only as they respect.
