Originality and the feeling of one's own dignity are achieved only through work and struggle.

Equality lies only in human moral dignity. ... Let there be brothers first, then there will be brotherhood, and only then will there be a fair sharing of goods among brothers.

One's dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but cannot be taken way unless it is surrendered.

All people want and have the right to be treated with Dignity and Respect, No Exceptions. The only way we can do this is by separating people from their behavior. Behavior is not always worthy of respect, but the person always is.

The true measure of a man is his dignity in defeat and humility in victory

Power is not something that we can bestow on another person. It is something he or she already has within and will struggle to retain. Empowerment means that we acknowledge the personal power each person has to make positive decisions and to take responsibility for them, a simple exercise in treating others with dignity and respect.