Dignity
“What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us.“ - Ralph Waldo Emerson
What is dignity?
Definitions:
The American Heritage Dictionary of the
English Language, 4 th Ed. Taken from Dictionary.com
"The quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect"
"Poise and self-respect; stateliness in formality in manner and appearance"
Quotes about Dignity:
~Whatever good things we build end up building us. Jim Rohn
~Where there is no shame, there is no honor. African Proverb
~You are what you think. You are what you go for. You are what you do. Bob Richards
~You cannot be lonely if you like the person you are alone with. Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
Reflective questions on dignity:
- How do you define dignity?
- Who is a dignified person in your life whom you interact with on a regular basis? What qualities do you respect in them?
- What situations have you been in that required you to behave with dignity?
Highlighted Traits: Honor | Trustworthiness | Courage | Respect | Service | Compassion | Civility | Open-Mindedness | Generosity | Gratitude

