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Respect is to honor and show consideration.

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Submitted by Jamee Stanley

My son working and taking the time to show an elderly woman how his video cam works.

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Submitted by June Pauline Zent

This is a 30x 40 inch original oil on canvas. I was asked to paint an image to be used on tee shirts, stationary, etc. for an American Cancer Society Relay for Life in the small town where I live: Havana Florida. It helped raise 64,000 from this little town for the cause. I still own the painting and it is shown in a frame shop in Tallahassee, Florida. It won Best of Show at Creative Tallahasse, City Hall, Tallahassee.FL.2006 I can send a higher resolution image if you need it Thank you June

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Submitted by Cyndi Ronca

This is one of my sister's (Ajae) beautiful creations. In her own words..."I love what these two lovelies say...if everyone would respect each other's diversity, what a wonderful world it would be".

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Respect Hero: Jessie

Submitted by Jessie S. I can't really describe her in a paragraph. She is one of the most influential and wonderful people in my life. Jessie is kind, thoughtful and an all-around pleasure to be with. She has an awesome character and strives to do well in ever... Read more

Respect Hero: Scott

Submitted by Scott truly is "passing it on." He volunteers in prisons, providing workshops for prisoners ready to be released back into society. He has given 15,000 pairs of glasses to needy children and is doing a huge 7,000 person event in Utah, in... Read more

Respect Hero: John

Submitted by John has worked in the field of vocational rehabilitation for nearly 40 years. During the short amount of time that I have worked under his tutelage, I have found myself constantly in awe of the qualities he exhibits daily. John is the ultimate so... Read more

Respect Hero: Ken

Submitted by Ken has taught me a lot. He has taught me to have a positive attitude, to never give up, and to work for everything. Kevin is the Principle at my middle school. He has encouraged us to Watch the Foundation for a Better Life videos everyday in advi... Read more

Respect Hero: Ashley

Submitted by My hero is my sister, Ashley. From the moment I was born she has set a good example for me and has shown me how to do the right thing. She cares about my family and others a lot and is great at showing compassion and reaching out to those in need.... Read more
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Respect

Submitted by Katrina Sue I will always remember this one girl that was in all of my 7th grade classes. She was very quiet, never back-talked anyone, always greeted the staff at our school, never interrupted the teachers like any other kid in ... Read more

Grandma Anna

Submitted by Judy Goligoski "Pa, I don't want to get married yet". These were the words of my Grandma Anna in the summer of 1904. She was 19 and was to marry Tom . Her pa would give them some land, a cow and some chickens and everything would b... Read more

NJHS Disaster

Submitted by Chrissi In middle school, I was involved in our school's NJHS. We did volunteer work for the community. Every year we held a charity basketball game. My NJHS instructor was one of those people who took their stress out on oth... Read more

No Bullying!

Submitted by Alexys As bullying gets worse and worse, I've come to realize how bad it actually is. Every time I see someone at school in the halls (popular-unpopular) getting bullied it just enrages me. There is one specific kid I can't ... Read more

Taking the Time to Actually Appreciate and Listen...

Submitted by Emily I have always wanted to share this story because it is one of the things that I will remember for my entire life and I’m sure the other person feels the same. We had a substitute teacher in my high school World His... Read more
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RESPECT

Quotes
There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Philosopher, Poet, Author, Essayist   (1803-1882);
The capacity for getting along with our neighbor depends to a large extent on the capacity for getting along with ourselves. The self-respecting individual will try to be as tolerant of his neighbor's shortcomings as he is of his own.
Eric Hoffer Philosopher  (1902-1983);
I have never been hurt by anything I didn't say.
Calvin Coolidge 30th Us President  (1872-1933);
I fear no one, but I respect everyone.
Roger Federer Professional Tennis Player, 5 Time Wimbledon Champion  (born 1981);
Be curious, not judgmental.
Walt Whitman Poet, Humanist  (1819-1892);

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Anderson 14 days ago from Colatina-ES, Brasil
Moro em um país até agora muito bom, mas a corrupção é a raiz da falta de respeito generalizada, mas espero por um futuro melhor. I live in a country so far very good, but corruption is the root of the widespread lack of respect, but I hope for a better future.
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Bruce Willingham about 1 month ago from Warner Robins Ga
Respect is to treat a person as valuable even if you disagree with them.
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D Zerger 2 months ago from Moundridge, KS
Maybe we can nurture respect in our kids so they can be an example of maturity to some adults?
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Holly S 3 months ago from Bay City
Passive < Voice < Respect
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Allison Cox 3 months ago from Hamilton, Ohio
understand and never stop listening. eyes on them and ears always open. that's what respect is. respect your teachers, preachers, and parents, and always friends.
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Jorge S. 5 months ago from Canada
Hello. First of all, my best wishes to you all. I wholly support your intent. Thank you for making a difference. You have undertaken a most noble cause. Continued success to you all for helping to re-connect us to the source of what we all can be and do, for the good of us all. May whichever version of God (and they are all one) you worship bless you.
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Shara 7 months ago from Provo
My oldest daughter and I were in your bus television spot several years ago. We were quite excited in fact to become a part of what I believe to be one of the greatest ideas to pass on to future generations what is needed, in order to continue to be our best and do our best! I thank God for everyone involved taking part in this wonderful idea of teaching values and spreading them in such positive ways! Please continue on your good works! Thank you for allowing me to share!
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Linda W about 1 year ago from Sarasota, Florida
Respect is a quality that must be carefully nurtured in relation to oneself and to others. Every individual has the capacity to treat oneself and all those in his/her environment with kindness and dignity. The world would be a better place if all humans valued respect and lived that way in their daily lives.
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Regina about 1 year ago from Maryland
Respect is being understanding and kind to others who are like you, or the opposite of you. I always like to say no amount of money can buy you respect, but kindness surely can.
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Ed W, Jr. over 1 year ago from Jonseboro, Tennessee
Ifa a day of your life passes and you don't learn something, you lost that day!
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Kristel . ATENCIO over 1 year ago from PHILIPPINES
Respect yourself after others.

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