1 Knowledge will give you power, but character, respect. -Bruce Lee
Education and literacy are important aspects as they provide you with knowledge. But a person with even the highest amount of knowledge amounts to nothing even if he is of bad character. People respect not those with knowledge but those who have character.
2 Respect yourself and others will respect you. -Confucius
Self respect is one of the greatest virtues that one can possess. Only if you respect yourself can you expect others to respect you.
3 Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it. -R.G Risch
People treat you the way you treat them. If you want to be respected, you should first treat others with respect.
4 Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear. -Albert Camus
Those who demand respect by inspiring fear, using the position of power or authority that they own never get respect in its truest form. Respect that is based on pure admiration and love is the kind that lasts the longest.
5 I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity. -Julius Erving
Popularity is something that most of us desire. But one shouldn’t strive for popularity, for it is short lived and rarely ever brings love your way. Strive for gaining respect because in the end, that is what truly counts.
6 Respect is one of life’s greatest treasures, I mean, what does it all add up to if you don’t have that? -Marilyn Monroe
Even the wealth from all around the world amounts to nothing if you lack respect from people. Richness cannot be measured from wealth but through the respect and love that you get.
7 We don’t need to share the same opinions as others, but we need to be respectful. -Taylor Swift
A difference of opinion between people is something that is entirely natural. But to disrespect them and look down upon them just because they share a different perspective than you is unreasonable. Respect others for they are entitled to have their own opinion.
8 Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners. -Laurence Sterne
Self respect and dignity ensure that one doesn’t stray away from their human values. Similarly, the ability to respect others enables you to treat them equally and show basic manners.
9 Most good relationships are built on mutual trust and respect. -Mona Sutphen
The foundation for any relationship is built upon values of trust and respect. The stronger your trust and the more respect you have for each other, the longer the relationship shall last.
10 The surest test of an individual’s integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect. -Thomas S. Monson
Self-respect is one of the most important values that one needs to maintain. It needs true integrity and determination to not compromise this, even if the rewards for doing so may seem alluring.
11 Respect is one of the greatest expressions of love. -Miguel Angel Ruiz
To love, one first needs to respect. As you respect, your love strengthens and grows.
12 They cannot take away our self-respect if we do not give it to them. -Mahatma Gandhi
Our self-respect is probably one of the most important wealth that we have. The refusal and determination to not give it up is your truest test of character.
13 Show respect to all, but grovel to none. -Tecumseh
To respect someone does not mean that you have to submit and kneel down to them. Your self respect and integrity is just as important.
14 I speak to everyone the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of university. -Albert Einstein
To see everyone as equals and treat them with the same amount of respect is one of the most important values one must have. A power of authority or any vocation that is deemed lesser does not mean that they do not deserve respect.
15 Respect is for those who deserve it, not for those who demand it. -Paulo Coelho
The people who demand respect rarely ever do deserve it. Respect needs to be inspired through your actions and not demanded using power and empty words.
15 Important Quotes about Respect for Millennials in 2020
1. Knowledge will give you power, but character, respect. -Bruce Lee
2. Respect yourself and others will respect you. -Confucius
3. Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it. -R.G Risch
4. Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear. -Albert Camus
5. I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity. -Julius Erving
6. Respect is one of life’s greatest treasures, I mean, what does it all add up to if you don’t have that? -Marilyn Monroe
7. We don’t need to share the same opinions as others, but we need to be respectful. -Taylor Swift
8. Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners. -Laurence Sterne
9. Most good relationships are built on mutual trust and respect. -Mona Sutphen
10. The surest test of an individual’s integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect. -Thomas S. Monson
11. Respect is one of the greatest expressions of love. -Miguel Angel Ruiz
12. They cannot take away our self-respect if we do not give it to them. -Mahatma Gandhi
13. Show respect to all, but grovel to none. -Tecumseh
14. I speak to everyone the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of university. -Albert Einstein
15. Respect is for those who deserve it, not for those who demand it. -Paulo Coelho
