Be respectful to your superiors, if you have any.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Respect those in authority, but note their existence is not guaranteed.
- In plain terms
- If you have bosses, treat them well.
- What can you take from it?
- Show respect to authority when it exists.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is respect due?
- What if there are no superiors?
Another view
Some hierarchies are illegitimate or harmful.
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