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The Power of Respect |
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Over a century ago, an elderly man named Kant uttered the following words:
"There are two things in this world that deeply move our souls: the dazzling
starry sky above us and the sublime morality within us."
Respecting others is a manifestation of sublime morality. It not only deeply
moves our own hearts but also allows others to possess dignity and confidence.
Emperor Napoleon of France respected his soldiers. He declared, "In each
soldier's knapsack lies the baton of a marshal." As a result, he cultivated
numerous talented individuals and gained a loyal army of warriors.
Respecting others bestows confidence and courage upon people. Conversely,
disrespecting others not only harms their self-esteem but also buries untapped
talent. Consider the painter Van Gogh, who suffered from depression and
eventually died because his works were not respected by others.
In today's era of rapid economic development, many people have forgotten the
essence of "respect." Some believe that "money is power" and that respect for
others is inconsequential. Little do they know that if you do not respect
others, they will not respect you in return. Furthermore, for the sake of
trivial gains, some are willing to compromise their souls and bodies, neglecting
their own dignity, which, unsurprisingly, leads to a lack of respect from
others.
Therefore, as young individuals, we should not only respect others but also
learn to cultivate self-respect and self-love. Only with self-respect can we
comprehend the profound impact that respecting others has on our souls and
experience the joy of being respected by others.
Similarly, in the broader social context, we face not only the issue of
respecting individual dignity but also the matter of respecting national
dignity. Regardless of a nation's size or strength, each possesses its own
conditions for survival and qualifications. Therefore, large or small, strong or
weak, nations should interact with one another in a friendly manner. In our
diplomatic endeavors, while safeguarding our national dignity, we should also
show respect to other countries.
Let us always remember the words of Pushkin: "Respect others, and you will
double their happiness while halving their pain." |
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