Values & Character: Respect Quotes

"Expressions of disapproval are on a level of vulgarity that cannot be tolerated. The way to express disapproval is to do without applause"

Rudolf Bing, Musician

"We're going to hear a lot of spirited discussion about the President's plan in the next few days and weeks, and that's fine as long as everyone comes ready to talk and not just snipe, complain, and argue"

George Allen, Politician

"There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy"

Edward V. Lucas, Writer

"I believe Congress has a duty to do so as well, not simply as a body of legislators, but more importantly as a community of friends, neighbors, parents, and Americans"

Jim Walsh, Politician

"A human being is so irreplaceable. So valuable and so unique"

Goran Persson, Politician

"I had a lot of respect for Biggie, and it was just a weird, kinda difficult thing. When I'm doing touchy interviews like that, I just try to be fair to both parties"

Angie Martinez, Musician

"I have to constantly remind myself that I am communicating with a person with hearing loss"

Marion Ross, Actor

"My concern has always been that people who I portray, or the professions that I portray, are not embarrassed by my portrayal of them"

George Dzundza, Actor

"Be modest, be respectful of others, try to understand"

Lakhdar Brahimi, Diplomat

"The outcome, the fourth in an issue of five boys born into a staunch Baptist home, meant that from the beginning I was taught to be respectful of others no less than myself, influencing ever since both my political and administrative attitudes"

James W. Black, Scientist

"I had no desire to crash a man's world"

Ida Lupino, Actress

"I don't want to bother them and ruin the party they are preparing so carefully at La Scala"

Riccardo Muti, Celebrity

"The traditions of a nation are very important, and the anthem written by Francis Scott Key in the early days of our nation should always be revered"

Lee Greenwood, Musician

"I look at the car park and myself and Dave Watson come in with our old cars, and these young lads come in with their new Porches. I think that society has changed, there seems to be a lack of respect nowadays"

Richard Gough

"The more we can get together and talk about various perspectives, feelings, beliefs, the better"

William P. Leahy, Educator

"We may not return the affection of those who like us, but we always respect their good judgment"

Lillian Gordy Carter, Celebrity

"Is woman a religion? Well, perhaps you will have the chance of judging for yourselves if you go to America. There you will find men treating women with just the same respect formerly accorded only to religious dignitaries or to great nobles"

Lafcadio Hearn, Author

"But I always reassure them that as far as my contractual rights can go, I will protect them and make sure that they have approval over every bit of it so that they know I won't show something that's embarrassing"

Jay Roach, Director

"You will be courteous to your elders who have explored to the point from which you may advance, and helpful to your juniors who will progress farther by reason of your labors"

Abbott L. Lowell

"The players get no respect around here. They give you money, that's it, not respect. We get constantly dogged and players from other teams love to see that. That's why nobody wants to play here"

Don Mattingly, Athlete

"We must learn which ceremonies may be breached occasionally at our convenience and which ones may never be if we are to live pleasantly with our fellow man"

Amy Vanderbilt, Author

"Americanism demands loyalty to the teacher and respect for his lesson"

Bainbridge Colby, Public Servant

"We are all human beings with our own little knick-knacks and ways of doing things"

Bernhard Langer, Athlete

"I am a journalist in the field of etiquette. I try to find out what the most genteel people regularly do, what traditions they have discarded, what compromises they have made"

Amy Vanderbilt, Author

"Man cannot degrade woman without himself falling into degradation; he cannot elevate her without at the same time elevating himself"

Alexander Walker, Businessman

"Hugh Wilson made it so real and he took us and it was almost when he was directing it, the way he would do it was funnier than the way we did it. And I just developed a regard for him that was unbelievable"

Bubba Smith, Athlete

"As citizens we have to be more thoughtful and more educated and more informed. I turn on the TV and I see these grown people screaming at each other, and I think, well, if we don't get our civility back, we're in trouble"

Emmylou Harris, Musician

"My feelings towards Scott Card are pretty mixed. Politically, he and I are pretty far apart"

Cory Doctorow, Journalist

"Regis has a great rapport with the American public"

Wink Martindale, Entertainer

"John Waters has certainly gotten to a place in his life where he doesn't do anything he doesn't want to do. He's always been that way, but at this point, he's greatly respected for it"

Alicia Witt, Actress

"Never make negative comments or spread rumors about anyone. It depreciates their reputation and yours"

Brian Koslow

"Nobody in real life ever takes me seriously"

Jane Haddam, Writer

"If you believe in journalism, you don't insult good journalists"

Sydney Schanberg, Journalist

"My sisters and mom raised me to respect women and open doors for them"

Milo Ventimiglia, Actor

"Alabama citizens, like the vast majority of Americans, respect and value the meaning of decency, and appreciate public institutions that reflect the common values of our society"

Mike Rogers, Writer

"I don't mind you thinking I'm stupid, but don't talk to me like I'm stupid"

Harlan Ellison, Writer

"Sci-fi nerds are respectful, honorable. You can trust them"

Claudia Christian, Actress

"We should not pour muck on ourselves"

Leonid I. Brezhnev, Statesman

"I know who I am and can deal with the use of Indian mascots... But I know it can be demeaning to a group of people. Maybe it would be all right if they were truly honoring the people and are giving due respect to the people they are representing"

Leonard Little, Athlete

"I treat others exactly the way I want to be treated"

Dionne Warwick, Musician

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