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Respect commands itself and can neither be given nor withheld when it is due
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"Respect commands itself and can neither be given nor withheld when it is due"

- Eldridge Cleaver

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In this quote, Eldridge Cleaver is highlighting the importance of respect and how it must be made instead of demanded. He thinks that regard is an effective force that can not be controlled or manipulated. It is something that is earned through one's actions and habits. Cleaver likewise suggests that regard is not something that can be taken away or given as a favor. It is a natural response to someone who deserves it. This quote acts as a pointer that regard is a basic aspect of human interaction and ought to be offered to those who have earned it.

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Eldridge Cleaver This quote is written / told by Eldridge Cleaver between August 31, 1935 and May 1, 1998. He was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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