Respectability

The inquiry in England is not whether a man has talents and genius, but whether he is passive and polite and a virtuous ass and obedient to noblemen's opinions in art and science. If he is, he is a good man. If not, he must be starved.

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I shall be glad when you have strangled the invincible respectability that dogs your steps.

- D.H. Lawrence Visit FamousQuotes.com for more inspirational quotes

One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself.

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Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.

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No place in England where everyone can go is considered respectable.

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The worst indignity is to be given a bedpan by a stranger who calls you by your first name.

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