H.l. MenckenWe must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart.
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Respect is fundamental to human relationships. It underpins the rules and norms we all live by, and holds people together as communities and societies. But how much respect do we really give to others? And what is it that we respect?
Source: Minority Report
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