In her own simple way, Rosa Parks changed the history of our nation. She forced us to recognize the dignity of every person. She was a prophet -- a common instrument of God inviting us and challenging us to a new vision of solidarity, equality and justice. We were blessed to have her as citizen of Detroit. Adam Maida More Adam Maida Quotes 3
It's better to lose with honesty and dignity than win by cheating. James Parker More James Parker Quotes 3
To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility -- these are marks of maturity and graciousness. William Arthur Ward American More William Arthur Ward Quotes 2
Making a comeback is one of the most difficult things to do with dignity. Greg Lake British Musician More Greg Lake Quotes 2
The human mind is capable of excitement without the application of gross and violent stimulants; and he must have a very faint perception of its beauty and dignity who does not know this. William Wordsworth English Poet More William Wordsworth Quotes 2
Education can give you a skill, but a liberal education can give you dignity. Ellen Key Swedish Writer More Ellen Key Quotes 1
Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 1
The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 1
I don't want to flee, nor do I want to abandon the battle of these farmers who live without any protection in the forest. They have the sacrosanct right to aspire to a better life on land where they can live and work with dignity while respecting the environment. Dorothy Stang American Clergyman More Dorothy Stang Quotes 1
Religion in its humility restores man to his only dignity, the courage to live by grace. George Santayana American Philosopher More George Santayana Quotes 1
There is no dignity in wickedness, whether in purple or rags; and hell is a democracy of devils, where all are equals. Herman Melville American Novelist More Herman Melville Quotes 1
was that I was a person with dignity and self-respect, and I should not set my sights lower than anybody else just because I was black. Rosa Parks American Activist More Rosa Parks Quotes 1
I may not have dignity in your eyes, but at least I have my integrity. Ronda Storms More Ronda Storms Quotes 0
It is a fight over dignity and respect on the job. To our riders, we ask for your understanding. Roger Toussaint More Roger Toussaint Quotes 0
This is just a way for the community to gather with dignity and respect and become educated on a number of issues. Ruth Yellowhawk More Ruth Yellowhawk Quotes 0
This has real been quite an ordeal. This has been a real matter of pride and dignity for the Russian people. Ryan Chilcote More Ryan Chilcote Quotes 0
The kind of beauty I want most is the hard-to-get kind that comes from within -- strength, courage, dignity. Ruby Dee More Ruby Dee Quotes 0
These people are not being left to be victims. They are being helped, trained and given back their dignity and freedom. Rowan Williams More Rowan Williams Quotes 0
The mayor is very strong on the fact that you handle the remains with dignity and respect, especially considering the celebration of life that we have in New Orleans. Sally Forman More Sally Forman Quotes 0
We are not going to apologize for prostitution but we are going to struggle for the dignity of the profession. Sandro Correia More Sandro Correia Quotes 0
The law has always balanced the sanctity of life versus the dignity of the person, but right now we're not protecting the dignity of the person and we're only paying lip service to the sanctity of life. Sanjeev Anand More Sanjeev Anand Quotes 0
This is no longer about dignity. It's about our ability to sustain this system. Sen. Richard Nass More Sen. Richard Nass Quotes 0
Everyone's making living wages, nobody's earning less than that, and they work with respect and dignity. We've done everything possible to show other restaurant owners how things could be better for them and for their workers. Saru Jayaraman More Saru Jayaraman Quotes 0
At its core, this bill is about affording all Californians dignity and respect. Sheila Kuehl More Sheila Kuehl Quotes 0