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Quote by Max Nordau
If I despised myself, it would be no compensation if everyone salu

If I despised myself, it would be no compensation if everyone saluted me, and if I respect myself, it does not trouble me if others hold me lightly. – Max Nordau

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Civilization is built on a number of ultimate principles… respect for human life, the punishment of crimes against property and persons, the equality of all good citizens before the law… or, in a word justice. – Max Nordau

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A man can stand a lot as long as he can stand himself. – Axel Munthe

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Self-respect is the cornerstone of all virtue. – John Herschel

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Flatter yourself critically. – Willis Goth Regier, In Praise of Flattery, 2007

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Respect yourself and others will respect you. – Confucius

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