Quote by Georg Simmel
Discretion is nothing other than the sense of justice with respect

Discretion is nothing other than the sense of justice with respect to the sphere of the intimate contents of life. – Georg Simmel

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In the latter case life rests upon a thousand presuppositions which the individual can never trace back to their origins, and verify but which he must accept upon faith and belief. – Georg Simmel

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For, to be a stranger is naturally a very positive relation it is a specific form of interaction. – Georg Simmel

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Every relationship between two individuals or two groups will be characterized by the ratio of secrecy that is involved in it. – Georg Simmel

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If we are not free, no one will respect us. – Abdul Kalam

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Success turns a lot of people off. I have a pretty solid sense of joy and respect that irritates people, and can irritate me, too. – Dave Matthews

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Never respect men merely for their riches, but rather for their philanthropy we do not value the sun for its height, but for its use. – Gamaliel Bailey

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Our high respect for a well read person is praise enough for literature. – T. S. Eliot

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