Eldridge Cleaver Quotes

Respect is not ever assigned; it's earned.

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

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

Respect me at all means. No halfway disrespect.

Respect a man, he will do it the more.

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.

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

There is no labor a person does that is undignified; if they do it right.

Respect is one of life's greatest treasures. I mean, what does it all add up to if you don't have that?

It is important to gain respect rather than sympathy.

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

People are going to give me the respect I deserve.

All I want is respect.

I mean you have to work hard to earn respect and make people respect you. When I come to the presence of any room or any place, people give me the most high respects and I'm gracious and appreciative of that.

For me, respect is important.

I just want people to respect what I do.

Give me the respect I deserve.

I just want to be respected.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me.

I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.

People are giving me more respect.

I've always had a lot of respect from the people I respected.

To get down to the quick of it, respect motivates me - not success.

I'm not looking to be famous, but I want a body of work and a moral character that is deserving of fame.

I'd rather be respected than loved.