Respect

When I learn to respect myself, other people will respect me. How can I develop respect for myself? By keeping my mind positive and encouraging myself to grow and change for the better. Demanding respect because of my position or background is simply arrogance. On the other hand, listening with humility and valuing other people's advise naturally earns me respect.
I get back exactly what I give out.

“An individual’s self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior: the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and change . . . . A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life.”
~ Unknown



Self-Respect Quotes and Proverbs

Sara Paddison, The Hidden Power of the Heart
Your DNA structure is designed so the choice to function in love is the only choice that brings you fulfillment. Stress is inner biofeedback, signaling you that frequencies are fighting within your system. The purpose of stress isn't to hurt you, but to let you know it's time to go back to the heart and start loving.

Doc Childre, Self Empowerment
Self-empowerment - that's learning to respect other people's music, but dance to your own tune as you master harmony within yourself.

Robin Williams, comedian
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.

Anonymous
Not respecting yourself, is the same as committing suicide at a slow rate.

Lord Dragnys
You don't know what power you have until you make choices in a hard time.

Respecting yourself means listening to your body and emotions continuously. Then acting beyond a linear logic to achieve ones goals.

Jane Haddam
In my day, we didn't have self-esteem, we had self-respect, and no more of it than we had earned.

Anonymous
Self-respect can be a extension of your ego or a priceless virtue.