Word of the Day: Respect
re-spect / rəˈspekt
noun
- a detail or point
In some respects, progressing through life is like running a marathon.
Joseph B. Wirthlin, 1917-2008
- reference or relation
With respect to the words “general welfare,” I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them.
James Madison, 1751-1836
- high regard; esteem
The final test of a gentleman is his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.
William Lyon Phelps, 1865-1943
- expressions of high regard
One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.
Bryant H. McGill, 1969-
- the condition of being highly esteemed
Respect starts with yourself.
Traditional Proverb
- an act of giving particular attention; consideration
Time has no respect for beauty.
Polish Proverb
verb
- to hold in high esteem or honor
I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me…All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.
Jackie Robinson, 1919-1972
- to show consideration for
It is only good when the old and the young respect each other.
Chinese Proverb
- to refrain from interfering with
Teachers have to respect the privacy of students’ creative life, but at the same time give them a chance to express themselves.
Jan Brett, 1949-
- to concern or have reference to
I believe the right question to ask, respecting all ornament, is simply this; was it done with enjoyment, was the carver happy while he was about it?
John Ruskin, 1819-1900