There are many respects in which America, if it can bring itself to act with the magnanimity and the empathy appropriate to its size and power, can be an intelligent example to the world.
Now, we occupy a lowly position, both in space and rank in comparison with the heavenly sphere, and the Almighty is Most High not in space, but with respect to absolute existence, greatness and power.
The First Amendment only says 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.' It can disrespect all it wants.
In order to exist, man must rebel, but rebellion must respect the limits that it discovers in itself - limits where minds meet, and in meeting, begin to exist.
If you don't treat an ingredient and its flavors with respect - if you drown it in oil, for instance - you'll spoil it.
Why do you think I write these feminist songs, to try and teach myself to respect myself. You know, it's not because I'm a hero.
We shall all respect the principles of each other and do nothing that would be regarded as an act of oppression to any portion of the people.
Wherever I look, I see signs of the commandment to honor one's parents and nowhere of a commandment that calls for the respect of a child.
I've always seen the Olympics as a place where you could act out your differences on the athletic field with a sense of sportsmanship and fairness and mutual respect.
I've done my work and I'm happy with it... I respect my father very much, but I'm a very different person than he was.
There are people who drove me crazy, but they got the job done. And when I see that person again, I nod my head. Respect.
I'm not an American but I have always had the outsiders' respect for the American people and the American way.
While I respect my cousin Annette Sykes' commitment in engaging in the political process, I do not endorse or support any political party.
I respect only those who resist me, but I cannot tolerate them.
I have the utmost respect and 'aloha' for black people - who have already suffered so much due to racial discrimination and acts of hatred.
My only rule: I never photographed the face of the dead, ever, out of respect for the families.
We've got to work to save our children and do it with full respect for the fact that if we do not, no one else is going to do it.
Some critics of my work took the view that a satirist should defer to the finer feelings of his readers and respect widely held beliefs.
There is only one thing I respect in so-called Broadway actors... and that is their competitive sense.
The new republic should be based on diversity, respect and equal rights for all.
Go up close to your friend, but do not go over to him! We should also respect the enemy in our friend.