Thursday, September 4, 2008

Respect

re·spect
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tr.v. re·spect·ed, re·spect·ing, re·spects
1. To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem.
2. To avoid violation of or interference with: respect the speed limit.
3. To relate or refer to; concern.
n.
1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. (...)
2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem.
3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation.
4. respects Polite expressions of consideration or deference: pay one's respects.
5. A particular aspect, feature, or detail: In many respects this is an important decision. (...)




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*Photo by Paulo Vieira, "Sobre o Altar"

“I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.”

(Jackie Robinson)