Inner Respect Quotes

If one doesn't respect oneself one can have neither love nor respect for others.

So far as discipline is concerned, freedom means not its absence but the use of higher and more rational forms as contrasted with those that are lower or less rational. A free discipline controls the individual by appealing to his reason and conscience, and therefore to his self-respect; while an unfree control works upon some lower phase of the mind, and so tends to degrade him. It is freedom to be disciplined in as rational a manner as you are fit for.

Good manners reflect something from inside-an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self.

* The essential respect is the one in your own heart for yourself.

What we call love is in its essence reverence for life.

In order to be somebody you have to hold even your shadow in high regard.

Meditation requires courage. It requires the basic integrity, sincerity, respect towards your own being. At least don't deceive yourself.

To them that ask: Where hast thou seen the Gods, or how knowest thou certainly that there be Gods, that thou art so devout in their worship? I answer: Neither have I seen my own soul, and yet I respect and honor it.

The respect you give others is a dramatic reflection of the respect you give yourself.

People tend to judge a book by its cover. I love being unexpected and gaining respect for who I am and not how I look.