Chuck D Quotes

Don't ask for respect. Earn it.

Only the contemptible fear contempt.

I like to believe that there is dignity in everything.

One must respect black. Nothing prostitutes it.

You know, at the end of the day, the only thing you have is trust and honor in this world. That's all you have. All you have is your reputation built on trust and your personal honor. When you don't have that anymore, well, you know, there you go. Trust was broken.

Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.

It is not what he had, or even what he does which expresses the worth of a man, but what he is.

I take things like honor and loyalty seriously. It's more important to me than any materialistic thing or any fame I could have.

Everyone wants to be seen. Everyone wants to be heard. Everyone wants to be recognized as the person that they are and not a stereotype or an image.

I don't care what anybody says about me as long as it isn't true.

And the greatest lesson that mom ever taught me though was this one. She told me there would be times in your life when you have to choose between being loved and being respected. Now she said to always pick being respected.

Sincerity may be humble but she cannot be servile.

Honor is but an empty bubble.

You can be deprived of your money, your job and your home by someone else, but remember that no one can ever take away your honor.

I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.

To those whose God is honor; only disgrace is a sin.

It is so important to get respect for what you do and at the same time give it.

I'd rather be dealt with as a person than a persona.

If you want to be the best salesperson, first you must be the best person.

'Dexter' has been very, very good to me. I would rather stop doing it than cheapen it.

Life every man holds dear; but the dear man holds honor far more precious dear than life.

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

Maintaining my dignity is so important for me.

There is no job a man can do that is undignified - if he does it well.

I think I've earned a certain level of respect, based on my accomplishments and my consistency.