Dignity Quotes - page 8

It is a good idea sometimes to think of the importance and dignity of our every-day duties. It keeps them from being so tiresome; besides, others are apt take us at our own valuation. (Laura Ingalls Wilder)
The reward for doing right is mostly an internal phenomenon: self-respect, dignity, integrity, and self-esteem. View quote
Laura Schlessinger
We've fallen down on our responsibility to our children by somehow creating this world where they're surrounded by images of sexuality; and yet, we as adults struggle to talk to kids honestly about sex, the rules of dignity and consent. View quote
Laurie Halse Anderson
We believe in the dignity of every life, the possibility of every mind, the divinity of every soul. This is our true North. View quote
Elizabeth Dole
Have you ever tried to get to your feet with a sprained dignity? View quote
Madeleine L'Engle
The Lord's way builds individual self esteem and develops and heals the dignity of the individual, whereas the world's way depresses the individual's view of himself and causes deep resentment. View quote
Spencer W. Kimball
I've known people that the world has thrown everything at to discourage them... to break their spirit. And yet something about them retains a dignity. They face life and don't ask quarters. View quote
Horton Foote
We must remember that democracy works when given time to develop, mature and deliver. People must have access to information for informed debate. Government institutions must treat citizens fairly, and with dignity, while responding to their needs. View quote
Atifete Jahjaga
I have little shame, no dignity - all in the name of a better cause. View quote
A. J. Jacobs
Not just Christians and Jews, but also Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and the followers of many other religions believe in values like peace, respect, tolerance and dignity. These are values that bring people together and enable us to build responsible and solid communities. View quote
Alcee Hastings
A people must have dignity and identity. (Andrew Goodman)
Receiving far less attention are the working class heroes, who go about their solitary work routines with quiet dignity, come home from another grueling day, yet still find time to interact with their children. View quote
Armstrong Williams
There is no dignity in television. View quote
Adam Savage
My dignity and good television - they'll never meet. View quote
Adam Savage
I'd be happy if people said that I did a little bit to raise the dignity and recognition of the greatness of African-American music. View quote
Ahmet Ertegun
To possess dignity is to be worthy of respect. Worthy of high esteem. Absorb this: you are worthy of respect. View quote
Beth Moore
After a lifetime of working, raising families, and contributing to the success of this nation in countless other ways, senior citizens deserve to retire with dignity. View quote
Charlie Gonzalez
In this context, the church supports and favors every effort today to seek the full development of the personality of all human beings, and to promote their fundamental rights, their dignity and liberty. View quote
Claudio Hummes
Albert Camus, a great humanist and existentialist voice, pointed out that to commit to a just cause with no hope of success is absurd. But then, he also noted that not committing to a just cause is equally absurd. But only one choice offers the possibility for dignity. And dignity matters. Dignity matters. View quote
David Simon
I don't want to flee, nor do I want to abandon the battle of these farmers who live without any protection in the forest. They have the sacrosanct right to aspire to a better life on land where they can live and work with dignity while respecting the environment. View quote
Dorothy Stang
It is impossible to forget the sense of dignity which marks the hour when one becomes a wage-earner... I felt that I had suddenly acquired value to myself, to my family, and to the world. (Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward)
Democracy may have arisen in the West as the way of striving for the universal aspiration to dignity and freedom, but it isn't alien to the underlying concepts that infuse religion and moral philosophy everywhere. View quote
Flora Lewis
I think being a mother helps keep your feet on the ground. There's very little dignity in parenthood. It's a great leveller. View quote
Frances O'Grady
The fight for justice against corruption is never easy. It never has been and never will be. It exacts a toll on our self, our families, our friends, and especially our children. In the end, I believe, as in my case, the price we pay is well worth holding on to our dignity. View quote
Frank Serpico
Making a comeback is one of the most difficult things to do with dignity. View quote
Greg Lake