What is at stake is human dignity. If a man is not accorded respect he cannot respect himself and if he does not respect himself, he cannot demand it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human dignity requires mutual respect; without being respected, a person cannot respect themselves or demand it from others.
- In plain terms
- Respect is necessary for self-respect and for demanding dignity from others.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect is the foundation of human dignity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is respect important for self-worth?
- How can you show respect to others?
Another view
This assumes respect is always reciprocated or achievable.
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