Memories...
Sunday, January 27, 2008
ON RESPECT & STRENGTH OF CHARACTER
Senator John Kerry, during his endorsement of Barack Obama for President of the United States, had this to say:
"My friends, when we choose a President and a leader, we are electing judgment and character, not years on this earth."
I believe that respect is very much linked to strength of character.
When one has strength of character, like Beng Chong, Jeremy Irons, or Cherie for instance, one does not need to ask for respect. People around, friends, & subordinates ll respect that person naturally, even though they may not say it outright to him or her.
On the other hand, when one asks for respect from others, but yet does not have the strength of character to back himself up, he or she immediately loses respect. I have seen many of these kinds of people, and I am less than impressed with them.
Respect is earned, not entitled. Not given.
