Quotes about Dignity

Peace is more than just an absence of war. True peace is justice, true peace is freedom, and true peace dictates the recognition of human rights.

Jesus was happy when people acknowledged his dignity and saddened when they did not, but he never sought their esteem or regard.

I shall allow no man to belittle my soul by making me hate him.

One sees a blatant disregard for the precious souls of mankind.

The King of Glory does not reward His servants according to the dignity of their office, but according to the humility and love with which they have exercised it.

Self-respect is the best means of getting the respect of others.

We see the same scenario all too often today. People are told the good news of salvation by grace alone, only to respond with, "That's too simple. Where's the dignity? Where's the effort? If it's all that life changing, surely something sacrificial is required of me!

You don't have to love me but you damn well have to respect me.

That anybody white could take your whole self for anything that came to mind. Not just work, kill, or maim you, but dirty you. Dirty you so bad you couldn't like yourself anymore. Dirty you so bad you forgot who you were and couldn't think it up.

If you can only be tall because someone else is on their knees, then you have serious problem.

rather than the other; because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."b

Every time we demean ourselves we are talking badly about the Artist and the Model.