Odilon Redon Quotes

I like to believe that there is dignity in everything.

You can be deprived of your money, your job and your home by someone else, but remember that no one can ever take away your honor.

It is so important to get respect for what you do and at the same time give it.

Life every man holds dear; but the dear man holds honor far more precious dear than life.

Maintaining my dignity is so important for me.

There is no job a man can do that is undignified - if he does it well.

I think I've earned a certain level of respect, based on my accomplishments and my consistency.

I don't want to be liked. I want to be respected.

Better to be disliked than pitied.

When I severe my connections with the A.I.A. I do so with my own self respect, as a matter of pride and I am sure within your knowledge of my character.

No one can disgrace us but ourselves.

Dignity is not negotiable. Dignity is the honor of the family.

Respect is not ever assigned; it's earned.

I would rather have honesty and character than prestige and wealth. I can walk and ride the streets of this city, hold my head up, and look all men in the face.

It is more honorable to walk in dignity than to ride in humiliation.

My people have learned that it is a condescension far beneath them, and that it opens a wide door, when indulged in, for the admission of every unclean thing.

Only the contemptible fear contempt.

The only respect you should have is the one you earn.

I try to handle myself with dignity.

All of us wish for a dignity that commands respect. But few have it.

I've been called Mr. Eddie's brother, but I don't trip on that. Whether you realize it or not, that's a sign of disrespect. If you address me, call me by my name. You can't lower me or make me feel uncomfortable.

I don't want to leave prison having been pardoned, but rather with my head held high, with dignity.

I'm a human being and I'm a man, so don't disrespect me.

Respect me at all means. No halfway disrespect.

Respect is a serious thing in him who feels it, and the height of honor for him who inspires the feeling.