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Respect Quotes

Respect starts with how you see yourself.

These quotes treat respect as both personal and collective - wanting space for human dignity in an imagined ideal world, genuine admiration for peers who've kept working for decades, and values like honesty and civic duty tied together under one banner. See related themes in Trust Quotes.

The only thing I believe is this: A player does not have to like a manager and he does not have to respect a manager. All he has to do is obey the rules.

Quotes by Sparky Anderson

I surround myself with people I admire and respect. I have never tried to make anything happen. I don't know how long 'Urinetown' will run on Broadway, and I find myself strangely unconcerned about it.

Quotes by Spencer Kayden

High heels. I respect people who love them; they're just not for me!

Quotes by Sophie Hawley-Weld

My fans are my critics, and I respect their feedback and constructive criticism, but they should not try to own me. Don't they experiment with their looks, too? If they are my real fans, then they will accept me how...

Quotes by Sonu Nigam

I think the sexiest thing on anybody is intelligence. I respect somebody who has a brain and wants to use it more than a pretty face and status.

Quotes by Sophia Bush

The biggest thing for me is earning the respect of my fellow players and coaches. I think that is why I was a little bit emotional. You don't get a haka done to you from the brothers for no reason...

Quotes by Sonny Bill Williams

All I want is respect.

Quotes by Sonny Bill Williams

With all due respect to lawyers, it's wonderful that you have this intricate knowledge. You break down words to the nth degree. And sometimes I find it rather disgusting. And it goes on and on.

Quotes by Sonny Bono

I have no plans to go public if I get into a relationship. I will do my best to safeguard the privacy of the person I love and respect her feelings.

Quotes by Song Joong-ki

I regard the 'Descendants' as a melodrama, and all scenes have been the trappings to increase the element of romance, I thought. In that sense, I am very satisfied and have great respect for the decisions of the writers.

Quotes by Song Joong-ki

The thing for me is, if I wanted a co-sign, then I would rather the co-sign be to me personally than on social media. That way, it's just someone I respect telling me they respect what I'm doing.

Quotes by Slowthai

More than in any other performing arts the lack of respect for acting seems to spring from the fact that every layman considers himself a valid critic.

Quotes by Simone Weil

I always find that the more Jewish you are, the more people respect you.

Quotes by Simon Sebag Montefiore

I don't think Hollywood respects multi-camera television. Well, I don't think they disrespect it, but I don't think it gets respect for its artistry.

Quotes by Simon Helberg

I guess my approach to adapting books is to treat them with a deep respect on one level and at another level part them to one side and go, 'I'm doing something completely different here.'

Quotes by Simon Beaufoy

I like some shooters, and I respect games like Doom, but I don't think it's right for me.

Quotes by Sid Meier

I love Age of Empires and I play RTS games all the time, I respect what they've accomplished.

Quotes by Sid Meier

I have huge respect for the musical aptitude and intellect of listeners in India. They appreciate genuine, quality music.

Quotes by Sid Sriram

It's important that we treat our bodies with respect because it's what we have to make do with as long as we live.

Quotes by Siddharth Shukla

As parents, we must value the decisions of our kids even though they are young. If they say no to something even if we force them, we must respect their decision.

Quotes by Shweta Menon

Frequently Asked Questions

What different kinds of respect come up in these quotes?
They range from a poetic wish for "human honour and respect" for untouched landscapes, to wanting to be treated as a respectable grown-up, to respect for touring bands' work ethic, to respect listed among a set of civic values.
Is there a quote about respect for nature or untouched places?
Yes. One quote expresses a wish for "space for human honour and respect" alongside "landscapes not yet offended," describing it as a kind of utopian ideal. For more on that emotional tone, see Heart quotes.
Is there a quote about wanting to be treated like a responsible adult?
Yes - one speaker jokes about wanting to clean up their desk and say, "respect me, I'm a respectable grown-up," while admitting other days feel very different. For more lighthearted reflections, browse Care quotes.
Is there a quote about respecting other musicians' work ethic?
Yes. One speaker says they have "so much respect for all those bands" who managed to record two albums a year while touring, calling that pace incredible. For more on this kind of admiration, see Trust quotes.
Is there a quote that lists respect among core values?
Yes - one quote lists "Family, responsibility, patriotism, mutual respect, honesty, civic duty" as values it holds dear. For more on values like these, see Bond quotes.

One entry plays with the tension between wanting to be seen as a respectable adult and wanting to let that guard down entirely. Continue with Care Quotes or Heart Quotes.