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"Gentlemen, be courteous to the old maids, no matter how poor and plain and prim, for the only chivalry worth having is that which is the readiest to to pay deference to the old, protect the feeble, and serve womankind, regardless of rank, age, or color."
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"His way isn't the same as mine, nor mine as his. But we're both in search of our destinies, and I respect him for that."

"People with disabilities are sometimes very humble and approachable, if you want a seasoned reputation, then behave like one of the handicaps."

"If you're going to sit on someone's tombstone, you might as well know something about them, right?"

"Disagreeing with someone does not mean that they have to be enemies or opponents."

"I don't think I get the respect as a singer. With this record, I wanted to bring respect to my band."

"To be respected, respect others."

"When I look at a person, I see a person - not a rank, not a class, not a title."
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"Girls are so queer you never know what they mean. They say No when they mean Yes, and drive a man out of his wits for the fun of it."

"Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of possessing and using it well should satisfy one, and the great charm of all power is modesty."

"She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners."

"A little kingdom I possess, where thoughts and feelings dwell; And very hard the task I find of governing it well."

"That was all I wanted!" whispered Polly, in a tone which caused him to feel that the race of angels was not entirely extinct."

"I was never like the rest of you, making plans about the great things I'd do, I never saw myself as anything much, just shy, stupid little Beth, who's only use was at home. Why does everyone want to go away? I love being home, but I don't like being left behind. Now I'm the one going ahead, No one can stop God if He wants me, But I'm afraid I shall be homesick for you... even in heaven."

"Yet that is considered an excellent school, and I dare say it would be if the benighted lady did not think it necessary to cram her pupils like Thanksgiving turkeys, instead of feeding them in a natural and wholesome way. It is the fault with most American schools, and the poor little heads will go on aching till we learn better."
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