"It is well for a man when he has learned to endure what he cannot change, and to give up with dignity what he cannot retain."
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"Dignity has no price ... when someone starts making small concessions, in the end life loses all meaning."
"Enthusiasm is the great hill-climber."
"Gossip is only the lack of a worthy memory."
"I don’t think we can separate art from overall human dignity and hope."
"I have the distinction of speaking to you from one of the few countries that still has a communist party."
"Never let anyone make you feel inferior for being who you are. When you live the life you were meant to live, in freedom and dignity"
"All our dignity lies in our thoughts."
"Italy is still very much the same place it was 2,000 years ago. Italians are still the same .. there's a sense of beauty and a sense of dignity and a sense of living life to the full that infects everyone."
"Dignity of manner always conveys a sense of reserved force."
"Follow your inclinations with due regard to the policeman round the corner."
"Glory is like a circle in the water"
"Value dwells not in particular will; It holds his estimate and dignity As well wherein 'tis precious of itself As in the prizer."
"But clay and clay differs in dignity, Whose dust is both alike."
"We live by Admiration, Hope, and Love; And, even as these are well and wisely fixed, In dignity of being we ascend."
"True dignity abides with him alone Who, in the silent hour of inward thought, Can still suspect, and still revere himself, In lowliness of heart."
"Fundamentally, therefore, any man can, even under such circumstances, decide what shall become of him—mentally and spiritually. He may retain his human dignity even in a concentration camp."
"Death deserves dignity."
"I do not support Hamas! I support human dignity and respect! I support sharing! I support Peace! #ceasefire"
"Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose."