Quotes and Sayings about Dignity

Words on Dignity

Dignity is not the possession of pride, but rather the right to it.
All pathways leading to dignity require sacrifice, while those leading to survival often necessitate submission.
There is no happiness without dignity.
The homeland represents safety, belonging, warmth, and the essence of dignity.
In my constitution, dignity precedes love.
Dignity is a glory that arises from a rational and serious mind.
The sun has completely set; we bid farewell to the last remnants of our dignity, and I wept deeply as I never have before.
The dignity of a nation surpasses its wealth, even its very existence.
The essence of human dignity resides in thought.
A dignified man is not measured by the number of friends he has at the peak of his success, but by his ability to remember those who aided him in his time of greatest need.
Dignity is an honor derived from a sound and serious mind.
Dignity involves not clinging to those who do not love us.
Those who believe that an apology diminishes dignity will ultimately find themselves at a loss.
The best and shortest path to live with dignity in this world is to align your inner thoughts with your outward actions.
A person’s worth is equal to their dignity, which necessitates freedom; thus, a person is equal to freedom.
I prefer to live with dignity as a blind person than to live sighted but with a broken spirit.
The degradation of a child’s dignity can pave the way for heinous acts.
Love is meaningless without dignity.

Be mindful not to ridicule the dignity of others; if you cannot respect it, at least refrain from concerning yourself with it.
Human beings do not inherit dignity or shame; they create it through their actions.
Death, much like insults, reorganizes our sense of dignity.
In the name of dignity, do not impose yourself on anyone, nor should you allow anyone to impose upon you.
Dignity and love do not blend well; they can only co-exist for a brief time.
Many strive to teach self-respect, yet they often learn only the madness of arrogance.
The cost of dignity and freedom is high, but the cost of humiliation is even higher.
Self-respect compels me not to impose it on those who do not value it.
Learn from the eagle: have foresight, self-respect, and a quest for freedom.
There is beauty in self-respect; it grants us a sense of sufficiency despite our needs.
Self-respect rejects humiliation; a dignified person knows how to stand firm in their principles.
Those who pursue dignity may find it elusive, yet those who run from it often find it in pursuit.
Self-respect calls for elevation and distance from those who diminish your worth.
Silence can be a far louder statement, one more fitting of human dignity.
If someone disregards your worth, release them; love is beautiful, but dignity is even more so.

Wounds of dignity are self-inflicted.
There is no pride in opinion.
Live, my friend, with a rich spirit and a smile; it is better to have expectations and not find joy than to not expect and still discover happiness.
Perfection lies in the pursuit of it as long as there is breath within you.
Conceit is more indicative of humiliation than of genuine pride.
If you believe that your arrogance can break me, you are mistaken; for I embody pride itself.
What occurs outside self holds little significance; it is what you authentically harbor within that matters, for true dignity resides within you.
The only true path to honor, glory, and genuine dignity is through justice.
Dignity is the last refuge of those oppressed by time.
In this world, weakness and mortality share the same meaning.
The body serves as a shield for the soul, absorbing the harsh rays of the sun to protect it.
True elegance is measured by one’s profound dignity, a calm spirit, and moral richness; not all that glitters is gold.
Live fiercely, or die honorably, amid the piercing swords and fluttering banners.
Sometimes, one must make decisions against their wishes in the name of dignity.

If we cannot live on this earth with dignity, it is better to reside beneath its surface.
No matter how great the poverty or how heavy the burdens, there is an innate dignity within us that drives us to savor the fruits of our own labor, as opposed to those handed to us without effort.
There are four principles leading to four outcomes: silence leads to safety, righteousness to dignity, generosity to leadership, and gratitude to increase.
When the bells of dignity toll in the heart, all other feelings are compelled to die.
Dignity is a paramount value, one forsaken only by the spineless.
To live with honor and dignity, one must wrestle fiercely with every obstacle; if you err, start anew, and whenever you lose, resume the fight. To abide in comfort is spiritual degradation and a fall.
If dignity is lost, then life loses its purpose.
Do not deny your heart the chance to love, but prevent love from leading you to lose your dignity.

Honor yourself and guide it towards what adorns it,

Live well and let your words be sweet.

Do not turn to people except in grace,

For time may betray you, or a friend may become estranged.

If today’s provisions are scarce, endure until tomorrow;

Perhaps, the misfortunes of time will pass you by.

A noble one attained dignity from us,

While a base one with pride has insulted us.

And words once spoken may never return,

If you could see in the speech that we had given.

Be satisfied and do not be greedy, for the man

Is complete through the dignity of his spirit.

And he is surely diminished as the light of dawn,

Claims its glow from the sun.