We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.
I respect myself and insist upon it from everybody. And because I do it, I then respect everybody, too.
- Topic: Respect, Self-esteem
- Location: Black Sand Beach, Hawaii, Maui
- Photo: Jeffrey Benjamin
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Be present in all things and thankful for all things.
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God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us — in the dreariest and most dreaded moments — can see a possibility of hope.
You don't need another person, place or thing to make you whole. God already did that. Your job is to know it.
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Many people resented my impatience and honesty, but I never cared about acceptance as much as I cared about respect.
Keep in mind that the true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him absolutely no good.
You should respect each other and refrain from disputes; you should not, like water and oil, repel each other, but should, like milk and water, mingle together.
Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect.
Those who enjoy responsibility usually get it; those who merely enjoy exercising authority usually lose it.
Esteem to your higher self.
If you compromise your own conscience, you will weaken your conscience. Soon your conscience will fail to guide you and you never will have real wealth based on peace of mind.
The only competition worthy of a wise man is with himself.
