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

Other quotes by Georg Simmel

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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Judging from the ugly and repugnant things that are sometimes in vogue, it would seem as though fashion were desirous of exhibiting its power by getting us to adopt the most atrocious things for its sake alone. – 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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Self-respect is the fruit of discipline the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself. – Abraham Joshua Heschel

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Everyone should be respected as an individual, but no one idolized. – Albert Einstein

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At the time the Sendmail program had a very poor reputation with respect to security, with four root vulnerabilities per year for two successive years. – Wietse Venema

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Every once in a while, you live long enough to get the respect that people didnt want to give while you were trying to become a senior citizen. – Gil Scott-Heron

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