When strong, be merciful, if you would have the respect, not the fear of your neighbors.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Anything that prevents you from being friendly, a good neighbour, is a terror tactic.
Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear.
My mother's mantra was, 'How would it look to the neighbors?' And so you don't do anything because you're worried about how it would look to the neighbors.
Love your neighbor as yourself; but don't take down the fence.
God has given such brave soldiers to this Crown that, if they do not frighten our neighbours, at least they prevent us from being frightened by them.
Being a good neighbour is about compassion, which is as warm-blooded as justice is cool-headed.
Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant.
There's two sorts of fear: one you embrace and one you should listen to and turn the other way.
Your children don't have to fear you to respect you.
Stand up and face your fears, or they will defeat you.