“Respect toward others can't be imposed.It's a blessing...or learning the hard way.”

“I have…learned that one cannot demand love and respect or require that the bonds of friendship and appreciation be extended as an unearned right. These blessings must be earned. They come from personal merit. Sincere concern for others, selfless service, and worthy example qualify one for such respect.”

“If you hold a cat by the tail, you learn things you can't learn any other way.--Mark Twain”

“People whose hearts are at war toward others can't consider others' objections and challenges enough to be able to find a way through them.”

“Some lessons you learned by the book. Others you learned from cold hard experience. The latter may not be the best way to learn, but it damn well stuck.”

“But I'd learned the hard way that you can't tell by looking if a guy is destined to hurt you. From the outside, they all look nice.”