Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

The poor man and the beggar are two quite different classes: one commands respect, the other arouses anger.

I have great respect for the news and great respect for freedom of the press and all of that.

Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.

We may not always agree with every one of our neighbors. That's life. And it's part of living in such a diverse and dense city. But we also recognize that part of being a New Yorker is living with your neighbors in mutual respect and tolerance. It was exactly that spirit of openness and acceptance that was attacked on 9/11, 2001.

I admire people who are very successful. But if that success has been achieved through too much ruthlessness, then I may admire that person, but I can't respect him.