Respect Quotes

I cleaned up my act, and I made this rap thing work for me. I thought people would respect me for that. But instead, it’s, ‘Oh, he’s sold all these records, and now he thinks he’s all that.’

Above the cloud with its shadow is the star with its light. Above all things reverence thyself.

Don’t permit your emotions to overpower your self-respect.

Even for those to whom life and death are equal jests. There are some things that are still held in respect.

Authentic love can be unconditional and still require reciprocity, respect, and mutual willingness.

We are non-violent with people who are non-violent with us.

Brutality creates respect.

I try to be respectful about getting an honor or recognition, but I don’t really know what the Rock Hall actually is. In my experience with the people who run it, I don’t see it having to do with anything other than them making money.

Always fight for quality, whether giving or receiving.

Nothing worth having comes easily. Nothing worth having can be held without gratitude, respect and humility.