regard, the act of giving particular attention,
consideration, esteem."
• Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Respect is not fear and awe; it denotes, in accordance with the root of the word (respicere), the ability to see a person as (they are), to be aware of (their) unique individuality. • Erich Fromm, The Art of Loving
4 comments:
it's all about "respek"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7fsM9q27sc
booyakasha
I was going to mention "respek." But someone beat me to it.
I can't help but wonder who pissed you off enough to bring up the etymology of "respect." You must be in rare form right now.
JT Castleton - I miss you, Dearie.
Grant - You have to be quick around here. Usually, you are.
Citizen - funny, actually, no one did. It came up because I was researching the etymology of my bf's last name, and "Respicere" was a possibility. I think it's strange and ill advised how few people know the meanings of their names and surnames. In any case, I came across that quotation as well, and really loved the notion. It was appreciation that prompted the posting of it, not aggravation.
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