Never look down on a man working to level himself up.

They don't respect you at the bottom, they ignore you in the middle, and they hate you at the top. You'll never have everyone's approval. So it's best to just focus on what you're doing.

Be careful what you tolerate. You are teaching people how to treat you.

People respect who they can't disrespect.

Respect is earned, honesty is appreciated, trust is gained, loyalty is returned.

Respect yourself and others will respect you.

I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.

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

Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.

Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress.

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

Respect is not something that you can ask for, buy or borrow. Respect is what you earn from each person no matter their background or status.

Treat people exactly as you would like to be treated by them.

Respect is one of the greatest expressions of love.

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

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

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

Respect is the key determinant of high-performance leadership.

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

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

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

Respect is the foundation of a stable way of life and the basis of a code of conduct.

Respect is the first and most important step toward any meaningful relationship.

Respect is the bridge between understanding and acceptance.

Respect is the silent language of dignity.

Respect is the currency of human interaction - it appreciates when invested wisely.

Respect isn't something you demand, it's something you demonstrate.

The measure of a person's character is how they treat those who can do nothing for them.

Respect is the armor that protects dignity in a world full of judgment.

True respect isn't about hierarchy - it's about recognizing the humanity in every person you encounter.