One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess.
It has always been a mystery to me how men can feel themselves honoured by the humiliation of their fellow beings.
No man who is occupied in doing a very difficult thing, and doing it very well, ever loses his self-respect.
There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.
When people do not respect us we are sharply offended; yet in his private heart no man much respects himself.
Regarding life, the wisest men of all ages have judged alike: it is worthless.
A proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves.
Perhaps the only true dignity of man is his capacity to despise himself.
Every man in his lifetime needs to thank his faults.
There is nothing in the world so much admired as a man who knows how to bear unhappiness with courage.