Respectfully Quotes

You should not stay for even one second at a place where people are speaking disrespectfully of a saint. - Sri Sathya Sai Baba

While the State may respectfully require obedience on many matters, it cannot violate the moral nature of a man, convert him into a serviceable criminal, and expect his loyalty and devotion. - Liane Norman

What I tend to see from people is their wanting their children to appreciate the legacy that's being passed. You can either treat life disrespectfully and be self-centered, or you have a true calling or a passion. - William Taylor

We're concerned about everybody who uses our parks and we don't take kindly to dog bites. Most pets are very, very good. People know when their pets are aggressive, and we respectfully ask them not to bring them to the park. - Richard Falk

Well, 'Smoke on the Water' is a big, big part of my history and a big part of why I'm here and able to do what I do. I couldn't really ignore that, but at the same time, you have to recognize that a lot of those songs, [like] 'Smoke...' , 'Child In Time' , 'Highway Star' , etc. are snapshots in time and cannot be improved. They are what they are. It would be foolish to try and recapture that magic, because you can't. So, what I did with 'Smoke on the Water' was to treat it respectfully, it's a fairly regular version, but use it as a showcase for some of the guitarists to work with. On there you have Jeff Healey , Steve Morse , Joe Satriani ... The talent there is incredible. - Ian Gillan

We write to respectfully urge you to meet with Cindy Sheehan and other relatives of fallen soldiers who request a meeting to discuss their deep concerns about the war in Iraq... We also request that you help ensure that Ms. Sheehan and her colleagues are not arrested as long as they continue to wait for a meeting with you at their location in the peaceable and legal manner that they have maintained thus far. - John Conyers

We understand the general interest in Vladimir Guerrero. We confirm that we have made an offer to Guerrero, but we respectfully must reserve any further comment until the process is completed. - New York Mets

We talk of our mastery of nature, which sounds very grand; but the fact is we respectfully adapt ourselves, first, to her ways. - Clarence Day

We seek to educate and nurture peace, equality, and dignity in a world hopeful and free of oppression. One of the evening's highlights is the discussion that follows each film. It offers an opportunity to speak about and listen respectfully to how others see important sensitive issues. - Mary Nelson

We respectfully request that you reconvene hearings as soon as possible to take these witnesses sworn testimony about their roles in the Cheney energy task force and the recent run-up in American fuel prices. - Harry Reid