Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Dignity
One's dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked,
but cannot be taken away unless it is surrendered.
- Michael J. Fox (afflicted with Parkinson's disease at age 30)
Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.
- Anne Sophie Swetchine
The primal principle of democracy
is the worth and dignity of the individual.
- Edward Bellamy
A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of
labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.
- Grover Cleveland
Sweetest Lord, make me appreciative
of the dignity of my high vocation,
and its many responsibilities.
Never permit me to disgrace it by giving way
to coldness, unkindness, or impatience.
- Mother Teresa
Dignity does not consist in possessing honors,
but in deserving them.
- Aristotle
There is dignity in being of service.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Further reading: Is there a place for Honor today?
Self-Care
HONOR - the first Point of Simply An Inspired Life
Live with Honor and Dignity
Dignity
Honor
Self Respect
Jonathan
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