Self-respect is the cornerstone of all virtue.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self-respect is the foundational element upon which all other virtues are built.
- In plain terms
- You need to value yourself to be a good person.
- What can you take from it?
- Build your character on self-respect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does self-respect mean to you?
- How does it influence your choices?
Another view
One can have self-respect without necessarily practicing all virtues.
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