Word of the Day

Respect

March 28, 2019

re-spect / rəˈspekt

 

noun   a detail or point In some respects, progressing through life is like running a marathon. Joseph B. Wirthlin, 1917-2008   reference or relation With respect to the words “general welfare,” I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. James Madison, 1751-1836   high regard; esteem The final test of a gentleman is his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him. William Lyon Phelps, 1865-1943   expressions of high regard One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say. Bryant H. McGill, 1969-   the condition of being highly esteemed Respect starts with yourself. Traditional Proverb   an act of giving particular attention; consideration Time has no respect for beauty. Polish Proverb verb   to hold in high esteem or honor I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me…All I ask is that you respect me as a human being. Jackie Robinson, 1919-1972   to show consideration for It is only good when the old and the young respect each other. Chinese Proverb   to refrain from interfering with Teachers have to respect the privacy of students’ creative life, but at the same time give them a chance to express themselves. Jan Brett, 1949-   to concern or have reference to I believe the right question to ask, respecting all ornament, is simply this; was it done with enjoyment, was the carver happy while he was about it? John Ruskin, 1819-1900
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