Quotes about Dignity

There is something in us that refuses to be regarded as less than human. We are created for freedom.

Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.

It is absurd to hold that a man should be ashamed of an inability to defend himself with his limbs, but not ashamed of an inability to defend himself with speech and reason; for the use of rational speech is more distinctive of a human being than the use of his limbs.

The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances.

It is very good of Lord St. Simon to honour my head by putting it on a level with his own," said Sherlock Holmes, laughing.

Culture of life is really important for a country to have if it's going to be a hospitable society.

Nothing is here for tears, nothing to wailOr knock the breast, no weakness, no contempt,Dispraise, or blame, nothing but well and fair,And what may quiet us in a death so noble.

Respect a man, and he will do all the more.

To me you cannot be fully human, fully civilised, unless you recognise humanity in everyone.

Sexual harassment does bring shame.

America is a Nation with a mission - and that mission comes from our most basic beliefs. We have no desire to dominate, no ambitions of empire. Our aim is a democratic peace - a peace founded upon the dignity and rights of every man and woman.

From the day of our founding, we have proclaimed that every man and woman on this earth has rights, and dignity, and matchless value because they bear the image of the Maker of heaven and earth. Across the generations we have proclaimed the imperative of self-government, because no one is fit to be a master, and no one deserves to be a slave.