Top 100+ Best Respect Quotes

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Seek respect, not attention. It lasts longer.

Respect is one of the greatest expressions of love.

Respect is earned, not given.

“Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners” – Laurence Sterne

Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves.

Respecting the opinions and beliefs of another, even if they differ from yours, is a genuine sign of love.

“The greatest thing a father can do for his children is to respect the woman that gave birth to his children. It is because of her that you have the greatest treasures in your life. You may have moved on, but your children have not. If you can’t be her soulmate, then at least be thoughtful. Whom your children love should always be someone that you acknowledge with kindness. Your children notice everything and will follow your example.” 

Men are respectable only as they respect. 

Respect together with trust is the key component of a happy and long life.

We cannot expect people to have respect for law and order until we teach respect to those we have entrusted to enforce those laws

Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it.

”Respect…is appreciation of the separateness of the other person, of the ways in which he or she is unique.”

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“He who loves others is constantly loved by them. He who respects others is constantly respected by them.” – Mencius

One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.

There is nothing like a parade to elicit the proper respect for the military from the populace.

Women’s empowerment is intertwined with respect for human rights.

Money can’t buy respect. If you want it, you must work hard for it.

An exaggerated and solemn respect always indicates a loss of faith .

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

“…give yourself permission to change your world and others around you, in a positive way, with love and respect.” – Tasha Hoggatt

It is a mutual respect that we feel towards each other. Next thing we knew, we already in love.

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Respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be.

Submission is not about authority and it is not obedience; it is all about relationships of love and respect.

Proper respect to others is the most prudent rule of directing the measure of reverence due to ourselves.

Friendship- my definition- is built on two things. Respect and trust. Both elements have to be there. And it has to be mutual. You can have respect for someone, but if you don’t have trust, the friendship will crumble.

“Everyone should be respected as an individual, but no one idolized.” – Albert Einstein

“Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners.” – Laurence Sterne

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

Respect = (honor + dignity + value + recognition + esteem) – apathy

“Respect yourself and others will respect you.”

Better to die on your feet than live on your knees.

Self-respect is the fruit of discipline…

Respect is one of those underrated ideas that brings forth a lot of fruit.

Trust is what I want. Respect is what I earned. Love is what I feel.

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present?

When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others. 

Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear.

Respect is important for all people to show and give.

If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow-citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem.

We don’t need to share the same opinions as others, but we need to be respectful.

When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.

Respect is love in plain clothes. 

Respect is a part of everything that we do. As long as we can say “Well done” or “Keep going”, we will all succeed.

I fear no one, but I respect everyone.

Self-respect is the cornerstone of all virtue.

Respecting others for doing their best shows your admiration, and you will enjoy a sense of humble pride.

There exist only three beings worthy of respect: the priest, the soldier, the poet. To know, to kill, to create.

The need of the moment is not one religion, but mutual respect and tolerance of the devotees of the different religions.

When people do not respect us we are sharply offended; yet in his private heart no man much respects himself.

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“I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them.” – Herbert H. Lehman

Mutual respect is the foundation of genuine harmony.

This is the final test of a gentleman; his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.

“Respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be.”

Maintaining difference of opinion is a thing commendable but not at the cost of respect you extend to whom you differ with.

I mean, if a thing works, if a thing is right, respect that, acknowledge it, respect it and hold to it.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

Respect starts with yourself. 

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I cannot conceive of a greater loss than the loss of one’s self-respect.

Show respect to all people, but grovel to none. 

I respect the man who knows distinctly what he wishes.

Cutting people out of my life does not mean i hate them, it simply means i respect me.

Every good relationship is founded with love, bounded with trust, and surrounded with respect.

Men are so willing to respect anything that bores them.

“And I can fight only for something that I love, love only what I respect, and respect only what I at least know.” – Adolf Hitler

I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.

All of us, as human beings, seek to be respected. Even those who do not respect others have a deep seated desire to be respected.

Everyone wants to be respected, but only a few people show other people the respect that they desire.

“Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that’s real power.”

If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.

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Real man respects woman. They never make her cry, they never break her heart.

Today don’t forget to… Respect people for who they are, not why you want them to be.

In my opinion, respect is something you cannot learn but a responsible everyone should know.

“To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.” – Bono

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

     Don’t lower your standards for anyone or anything. Self respect is everything.

Let every man be respected as an individual and no man idolized.

Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.

Sometimes the one you put on a pedestal is the one who deserves the least amount of your time and respect.

Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, Grows you, or makes you happy.

Respect your mother all the time. Remember, you will never be here if it is not because of her.

We should all consider each other as human beings, and we should respect each other.

“I cannot conceive of a greater loss than the loss of one’s self-respect.” – Mahatma Gandhi

He that respects himself is safe from others; he wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.

Respect is what we owe; love, what we give.

You can’t force someone to respect you. But you can refuse to be disrespected.

They cannot take away our self-respect if we do not give it to them. 

To the living we owe respect, but to the dead we owe only the truth.

The only time I forgot to respect you were the time you forgot to respect me too.

The young should be treated with respect.

”Respect for the truth comes close to being the basis for all morality.”

”Leaders who win the respect of others are the ones who deliver more than they promise, not the ones who promise more than they can deliver.”

“Love is yet another name for Respect. If you cannot respect a person for what they are; you can never ever truly, madly, or deeply love that person.” – Nikita Dudani

There is no respect for others without humility in one’s self.

He who wants a rose must respect the thorn.

Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners.

Do not expect respect from worst people, it will only waste your time.

Respect is better procured by exacting than soliciting it.

Respect is the currency of social interaction.

Respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be.

A great relationship is about two things, first, find out the similarities, second, respect the differences.

The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.

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